Lab Technician

National University of Sciences and Technology; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Sciences and Technology invites applications for a Laboratory Technician in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, SMME. The role supports final-year projects by ensuring laboratory facilities, equipment, and technical assistance are readily available to students in mechanical engineering labs.

Applicants should have a DAE in Mechanical and 3–5 years of relevant experience; BS/BSc in Mechanical is desirable.

Qualifications

• DAE Mechanical qualification is required.
• BS/BSc Mechanical is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support final-year projects by ensuring lab facilities and equipment are available and functional.
• Provide technical assistance to students during experiments and project work.
• Maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment and assist with procedures.

Skills

General equipment knowledge

Computers

Software knowledge

Lab assets management

Education

DAE Mechanical

BS/BSc Mechanical

Job description

• Institute

  School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Department

• Department

  Department of Aerospace Engineering SMME

Age Limit

• Age Limit

  20 - 45

Posted Date

• Posted Date

  Oct 12, 2026

Experience Required

3 Years

5Years

Qualification

Essential Qualifications

DAE Mechanical

Desirable Qualifications

BS/BSc Mechanical

Required Skills

Knowledge of generalpurpose mechanical equipment in university level teaching lab

Knowledge of computers

Working Knowledge ofgeneral and scientific software andOperating Systems like MS Windows and MSOffice

Assets management oflab

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of theposition is to support the smooth execution of final-year projects byensuring timely availability of laboratory facilities, equipment, andtechnical assistance. It aims to facilitatestudents in carrying out their practical and experimental work effectively,safely, and efficiently.

Provide technical support to students inconducting experiments and project-related laboratory work.
Ensure proper handling, maintenance, andavailability of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and materials.
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficientlaboratory environment while assisting students with practical procedures.

Term and Conditions

Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional). Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC. Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons: - 3rd Div in academic career / weak academic profile. - NUST employees with less than one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head of Institution. - In process of pursuing a required degree. - Medically unfit. - Candidates serving in Govt departments, Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department / organizations. Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible. NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment program due to any reason, without notice, at any time