Laboratory Specialist

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Laboratory Specialist. The role focuses on preparing lab materials, guiding students, and improving lab course resources.

You will manage lab setup, budgeting, and collaboration with faculty to ensure effective demonstrations and experiments. Responsibilities include supervising teams, coordinating with suppliers, and assisting senior design projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in electrical and/or Communication Engineering with concentration on electronics, embedded systems and AI.
• MSc in Electrical and/or Communication Engineering with experience in electronics, embedded systems and AI, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lab materials in consultation with faculty and provide laboratory instruction to students.
• Develop work plans related to lab projects and assist in developing the allocated budget in coordination with the Dean/s and Lab Managers.
• Supervise work teams and oversee engineering works to ensure completion as required.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers to understand installation needs and allocate space and resources for successful labs.
• Develop lab materials for experiments with faculty and Lab instructors; supervise students in a professional manner.

Skills

Electronics

Embedded systems

AI

Lab equipment troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical and/or Communications Engineering

MSc in Electrical and/or Communications Engineering

Tools

Multisim

Cadence

AWR

LabVIEW

Job description

Job description

Job Description:

The Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) invites applications for the position of Laboratory Specialist. The successful candidate is expected to prepare lab materials in consultation with the faculty, provide laboratory instruction to students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of lab course materials. Preparing the laboratories fit for operation and supervising the implementation of the lab’s requirements, budgeting, procurement, recruitment, website – according to the deliverables of each lab setup. - Develop work plans related to the implementation of Lab projects and assist in developing the allocated budget in coordination with the Dean/s and the Lab Managers (Professors). - Supervising work teams and supervising the various engineering works to ensure that they are completed as required. - Work with equipment suppliers to thoroughly understand equipment installation needs and allocate equipment space and resources as required to - develop successful labs. Work with faculty and Lab instructors to develop lab materials for experiments. Closely administer lab activities and provide timely feedback to faculty. Supervise students in a professional manner. Assist students in senior design project activities. Complete other service duties as assigned by the head of department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in electrical and/or Communication Engineering with concentration on electronics, embedded systems and AI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSc. in Electrical and/or Communication Engineering with experience in electronics, embedded systems and AI, or equivalent. A minimum three years relevant experience (in academia or industry). Excellent skills with Electronics and Communication equipment and devices. Familiarity with design software such as Multisim, Cadence, AWR, Labview and other related software design. Excellent skills in electronics and communication circuit design, troubleshooting, and testing. Hands‑on experience in troubleshooting and maintaining lab equipment. Good communication skills in English (spoken and written).