RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (Gen. Org.) in Riyadh seeks a Laboratory Technician to support research projects within a scientific team. Responsibilities include conducting tests, collecting data, and assisting with basic data analysis.

The role involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, ensuring safety compliance, and training students in basic techniques. A BSc or Associate Degree in a scientific field is required, with 2–4 years of relevant experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) or an Associate Degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• Two years of relevant experience with a BSc or four years with an Associate Degree.
• Certificates evidencing safety knowledge (biological, radiological, and/or chemical) or a supervisor letter confirming knowledge will be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conducts tests and experiments and data collection to support research activities.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments following established protocols.
• Performs data analysis using software programs.
• Trains students and trainees in basic laboratory techniques.
• Follows all laboratory safety rules and hospital policies and procedures.
• Handles laboratory supplies and maintains tidiness and cleanliness.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Associate Degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Summary nbsp Performs technical and managerial laboratory duties as well as basic data analysis in support of a research project and part of a scientific team and trains students

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Conducts tests and experiments and data collection to support research activities
2. Carries out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies according to established protocols and procedures
3. Performs data analysis using software programs
4. Operates and maintains laboratory instruments
5. Maintains experimental data and laboratory reports procedures
6. Orders and maintains sufficient laboratory supplies and materials as well as keeps general tidiness and laboratory cleanliness
7. Trains students and trainees in basic laboratory techniques
8. Follows all laboratory safety 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 an Associate Degree from an accredited institution in a scientific discipline relevant to the research field is required.

Experience Required

Two (2) year of relevant experience with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree or four (4) years with an Associate Degree required.

Other Requirements (Certificates)

• Evidence of excellent level of technical, managerial, communication and computer skills and accomplishments that need to be described and scored by immediate supervisor in the Scientific Scoring Form.
• Proof of working knowledge in 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.