Lab Assistant ( JP-289)

Ziauddin University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziauddin University in Karachi is seeking a Lab Assistant to maintain accurate lab records, coordinate procurement, and support equipment management. The role requires meticulous record-keeping, vendor communication, and assisting faculty with lab setups.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of lab support experience, strong MS Word/Excel skills, and solid organizational and communication abilities to ensure smooth laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a lab assistant.
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel for document preparation, data entry, record keeping, and basic reporting.
• Good organizational, communication, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of laboratory equipment, including availability, condition, and usage.
• Coordinate with vendors for the procurement of new laboratory equipment as required.
• Communicate with vendors regarding quotations, availability, specifications, and delivery of new equipment.
• Maintain laboratory logs and ensure that all required entries are updated on a regular basis.
• Monitor laboratory equipment and report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning items to the concerned department.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and organization of laboratory equipment.
• Support faculty members in arranging and preparing laboratory equipment for practical sessions.
• Perform any other laboratory-related administrative duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Data entry

Education

Matriculation/Intermediate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Matriculation/ Intermediate

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a lab assistant.
• Proficiency inMS Word and MS Excelfor document preparation, data entry, record keeping, and basic reporting.
• Good organizational, communication, and computer skills.

Job Description

• Maintain accurate records of laboratory equipment, including availability, condition, and usage.
• Coordinate with vendors for the procurement of new laboratory equipment as required.
• Communicate with vendors regarding quotations, availability, specifications, and delivery of new equipment.
• Maintain laboratory logs and ensure that all required entries are updated on a regular basis.
• Monitor laboratory equipment and report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning items to the concerned department.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and organization of laboratory equipment.
• Support faculty members in arranging and preparing laboratory equipment for practical sessions.
• Perform any other laboratory-related administrative duties assigned by the supervisor.