Laboratory Technician II

UP Diliman sa; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 335,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

UP Diliman in Manila is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support instructional, research, and extension activities within the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. The role focuses on preparing, operating, and maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment to ensure safe and effective use.

The incumbent will assist faculty and students, perform calibrations and preventive maintenance, manage inventories, enforce safety policies, and contribute to quality assurance and

Qualifications

• Completion of 2 years of studies in college (prior to 2018) or completion of grade 12/senior high school (starting 2016).
• With one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Four (4) hours of relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, setup, and maintain lab equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies for instructional, research, and extension activities.
• Ensure laboratory facilities, equipment, and tools are functional, safe, and properly stored after use.
• Conduct routine inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Maintain inventories, utilization records, and status reports of laboratory equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
• Monitor laboratory supply levels and assist in procurement, inspection, and acceptance of equipment and materials.
• Provide technical assistance to faculty, researchers, students, and laboratory users in proper operation of laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Enforce laboratory safety policies and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, including logs, manuals, maintenance records, incident reports, and other files.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers for equipment maintenance, repairs, and technical support.
• Support accreditation, quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Integrity and professionalism

Service excellence

Personal effectiveness

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Education requirements

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Completion of 2 years of studies in college (prior to 2018) OR Completion of grade 12/senior high school (starting 2016)

with one (1) year of relevant experience

Training

Four (4) hours of relevant training

Laboratory Technician (MC 08, s. 2025, Appendix B, Category II)

Competency:

Core (Intermediate) Exemplifying Integrity and Professionalism; Delivering Service Excellence; Demonstrating Personal Effectiveness; Teamwork and Collaboration

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, and maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies for instructional, research, and extension activities.

Ensure laboratory facilities, equipment, and tools are functional, safe, and properly stored after use.

Conduct routine inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment and coordinate necessary repairs.

Maintain accurate inventories, utilization records, and status reports of laboratory equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.

Monitor laboratory supply levels and assist in the procurement, inspection, and acceptance of laboratory equipment and materials.

Provide technical assistance to faculty, researchers, students, and laboratory users in the proper operation of laboratory facilities and equipment.

Enforce laboratory safety policies and ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

Maintain laboratory documentation, including logs, manuals, maintenance records, incident reports, and other relevant files.

Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers for equipment maintenance, repairs, technical support, and related laboratory requirements.

Support accreditation, quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, and perform other related duties as assigned by the IE Department Chair or Laboratory Head.