Lab Instructor

Lahore University of Management Sciences; Lahore; On-site; PKR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Lahore University of Management Sciences in Lahore seeks a Lab Instructor to design, develop, and deliver undergraduate and graduate laboratory instruction across molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and bioinformatics. You will supervise experiments, develop new protocols, and mentor research projects.

The role involves managing lab resources, maintaining safety standards, documenting results, and collaborating with faculty to enhance teaching modules.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge in Bioinformatics.
• Ability to independently design and conduct laboratory experiments.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and basic data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and demonstrate laboratory experiments to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Design and develop new experiments for undergraduate and graduate levels in molecular cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and bioinformatics laboratories.
• Develop protocols and laboratory manuals for newly designed experiments.
• Develop and administer graded instrument-grade laboratory reports.
• Manage laboratory equipment and consumables, write reports and other day‑to‑day teaching assignments.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in senior projects and thesis research.
• Lab reagents/ stocks/inventory management.
• Ordering laboratory reagents for use in research and in laboratory modules.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Experimental design

Molecular biology techniques

Documentation & record-keeping

MS Office & data analysis

Education

MS in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Cell Biology

Job description

This role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering laboratory instruction across Life Sciences disciplines, including molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and bioinformatics. It supports undergraduate and graduate teaching, manages lab resources, and mentors students in research projects and thesis work.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and demonstrate laboratory experiments to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Design and develop new experiments for undergraduate and graduate levels in molecular cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and bioinformatics laboratories.
• Develop protocols and laboratory manuals for newly designed experiments.
• Develop and administer graded instrument-grade laboratory reports.
• Manage laboratory equipment and consumables, write reports and other day‑to‑day teaching assignments.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in senior projects and thesis research.
• Lab reagents/ stocks/inventory management.
• Ordering laboratory reagents for use in research and in laboratory modules.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong foundational knowledge in Bioinformatics
• Ability to independently design and conduct laboratory experiments
• Hands‑on experience with molecular biology laboratory equipment and techniques
• Strong documentation and record‑keeping skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and basic data analysis tools

Behaviours

• Effective Communication
• Accountability & Commitment
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Professional Conduct

Qualifications

• MS in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Cell Biology from an HEC-recognized institution.

Experience

• MS degree completed within the last two years.
• Thesis‑based research experience.

What We Offer:

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues, including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In‑patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world‑class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA‑certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breathtaking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognised Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non‑disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.