Lab Technician - Center for Air Pollution and Environment (CAPE)

Lahore Universityof Management Sciences; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Air Pollution and Environment (CAPE) at LUMS invites applications for the position of Lab Technician. The successful candidate will oversee CAPE’s laboratory facilities and equipment and provide technical and operational support to faculty, students, and research staff.

The Lab Technician will coordinate installation, calibration, operation and maintenance of analytical instruments and air-quality monitoring equipment, and train researchers in safe use of equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical/environmental disciplines.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Installation, calibration, troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Safety procedures and waste management knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Advantage: experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and calibration of lab equipment.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instruments and air-quality monitoring devices.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules.
• Train researchers and students in safe equipment use.
• Support sample collection, preparation, analysis, and QA.
• Maintain SOPs, logs, and documentation.
• Manage consumables, chemicals, spares, and inventories.
• Assist in procurement of equipment and services.
• Contribute to CAPE's daily operations and facilities development.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Equipment maintenance

Analytical instrumentation

Safety compliance

Training

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in chemical/environmental fields

Experience operating lab equipment

Tools

Ion chromatography

Gas chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Elemental analysis

Job description

The Center for Air Pollution and Environment (CAPE) at LUMS invites applications for the position of Lab Technician. The successful candidate will oversee CAPE’s laboratory facilities and equipment and provide technical and operational support to faculty, students, and research staff.

Key Responsibilities:

The Lab Technician will be responsible for:

• Coordinating the installation, commissioning, and calibration of laboratory equipment;
• Operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining analytical instruments and air-quality monitoring equipment;
• Developing and implementing preventive-maintenance schedules;
• Training researchers and students in the safe and effective use of laboratory equipment;
• Supporting sample collection, preparation, analysis, and data-quality assurance;
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures, equipment logs, maintenance records, and laboratory documentation;
• Managing laboratory consumables, chemicals, spare parts, and other inventories;
• Supporting the procurement of equipment, consumables, and technical services;
• Contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation and continued development of CAPE’s research facilities.

Funding and Appointment:

This is a full-time position within CAPE. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. A competitive salary will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and in accordance with LUMS policies.

Professional Development:

The selected candidate will have opportunities to:

• Receive specialized training from equipment manufacturers and technical experts;
• Develop expertise in advanced environmental and air-quality measurement techniques;
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of faculty members, researchers, and students;
• Support high-impact research addressing air pollution and environmental challenges in Pakistan;
• Contribute to the development of CAPE’s laboratory systems, protocols, and research infrastructure.

Qualification

Applicants should have:

• At least a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, chemistry, environmental science, or a closely related field;
• Relevant experience in the operation and maintenance of laboratory or analytical equipment;
• A practical understanding of instrument installation, calibration, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and quality control;
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures, chemical handling, and waste management;
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and problem-solving skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills; and
• The ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary research team.
• Experience with ion chromatography, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis, or related environmental analytical techniques would be an advantage.

LUMS is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.