2026 | Fulltime Lab Demonstrator - Civil Engineering

American University of Bahrain (AUBH); Riffa2; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

American University of Bahrain (AUBH) seeks a Lab Demonstrator to provide technical support in civil engineering laboratories. You will lead hands-on sessions, demonstrate experiments and equipment, and assist faculty, researchers, and students in lab work.

Responsibilities include maintaining lab operations, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating equipment procurement and upgrades while supporting data collection and analysis tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Professional certification in a related field desirable.
• Fresh graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging, hands-on civil engineering laboratory sessions.
• Demonstrate civil engineering experiments, equipment use, and software applications.
• Support students during experiments, assisting with procedures, troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
• Oversee daily operations of civil engineering laboratories, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Coordinate procurement, installation, servicing, and upgrades of laboratory equipment and software.
• Implement and enforce laboratory safety protocols, PPE usage, and emergency procedures.
• Deliver safety briefings and training for students before lab activities.

Skills

Lab techniques

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Independent work

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

The demonstrator will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance in laboratory environments. Your role will involve conducting experiments, tests, and analysis to support research and development, as well as assisting faculty, researchers, and students in various lab activities.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver engaging, hands-on laboratory sessions
• Demonstrate civil engineering experiments, equipment use, and software applications
• Support students during experiments, assisting with procedures, troubleshooting, and data interpretation
• Ensure laboratory activities align with course learning outcomes and faculty expectations
• Oversee smooth daily operations of civil engineering laboratories, including scheduling and resource allocation
• Prepare experimental setups, materials, and instruments ahead of each session
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient laboratory environment
• Demonstrate the correct use of equipment, tools, and software related to civil engineering practices
• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot testing machines for soil, concrete, aggregates, and asphalt
• Maintain accurate equipment logs, calibration records, and service documentation
• Coordinate procurement, installation, servicing, and upgrades of laboratory equipment and software
• Support in the procurement process, installation, servicing, and upgrades of laboratory equipment and software
• Identifying materials needs, and creating equipment lists/specifications
• Perform standard laboratory tests in accordance with ASTM, BS, and AASHTO methods
• Assist with surveying field and lab exercises such as instrument setup, leveling, traversing, coordinate measurements, field data collection, and data processing using surveying software
• Implement and enforce laboratory safety protocols, PPE usage, and emergency procedures
• Deliver safety briefings and training for students before lab activities to familiarize students with safety measures, emergency procedures, and proper handling of materials
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional certification in a related field is desirable
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of experimental techniques, testing methodologies, and data analysis
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in information technology
• Commitment to safety and adherence to laboratory regulations and protocols
• Ability to work independently and responsibly while managing numerous projects simultaneously