RESEARCH TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Riyadh seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform standard laboratory procedures and assist in experiments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science or Associate Degree and is expected to help with sample collection, maintain laboratory cleanliness, and follow safety regulations. No prior experience is needed with a BSc, while 2 years is required with an Associate Degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Associate Degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• No experience with BSc or 2 years with Associate Degree required.
• Evidence of communication and technical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments as directed by supervisor.
• Prepare chemical solutions and reagents for experiments.
• Assist with sample collection and handling of laboratory animals.
• Maintain experimental data and laboratory reports.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness.
• Help students with basic laboratory techniques.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data entry

Chemical preparation

Animal handling

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Associate Degree

Job description

Summary

Performs standard laboratory procedures; carries out sample collection and data entry and analysis; conducts field research or care for laboratory animals if needed; tracks laboratory supplies and orders; and provides help to students and trainees.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1.Performs laboratory experiments utilizing standard techniques and equipment as directed by supervisor.

2.Prepares chemical solutions and reagents needed for experiments.

3.Assists with sample collection and handling laboratory animals as needed.

4.Maintains experimental data and laboratory reports/procedures.

5.Orders and maintains sufficient laboratory supplies and materials.

6.Keeps general tidiness andlaboratory cleanliness.

7.Helps students and trainees in basic laboratory techniques.

8.Follows all laboratorysafety rules and regulations.

9.Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.

10.Participates in self and others’ education, training and development, as applicable.

11.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Associate Degree Diploma from an accredited institution in a scientific discipline relevant to the research field is required.

Experience Required

No experience with Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree or two (2) years with Associate Degree/ Diploma is required.

Other Requirements(Certificates)

*Evidence of good level of technical, managerial, communication and computer skills and accomplishments that need to be described and scored by his/her immediate supervisor in the Scientific Scoring Form.

*Proof of working knowledge in the Research Centre & Hospital safety measures such as biological, radiological, and/or chemical in form of certificates. If not available, then a letter from the immediate supervisor stating the candidate working knowledge in the relevant field.