Laboratory Engineer

Role:Laboratory Engineer Grade: G6

Salary:
AED 174,000 – 204,000 per annum including housing allowance (Depending on Experience) FTE and working pattern:Full-time (1FTE); 35hrs per week Contract Type: Open Ended Department: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS)

Location:
Dubai Campus About Heriot-Watt University Heriot-Watt University (HWU) has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business, and languages. With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry. We connect with industry at every level and develop programmes to match their needs – so employers get work-ready industry-fit graduates. Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort. We have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities. About School of Engineering and Physical Sciences The School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (EPS) is a community of over 340 staff and around 3,000 students across three campuses in Scotland, Dubai and Malaysia. The School is recognised as an international leader in education, research and the application of knowledge to benefit society globally. We are striving to establish ourselves as partners of choice for world leading institutions, consistently delivering an environmentally and financially sustainable growth by aligning to the opportunities and requirements of our modern times to address local and global needs. Heriot Watt holds an Institutional Athena Swan Bronze Award, as does the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, recognising excellence in championing employment of women in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

We offer
a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. About our Team Heriot-Watt University established a campus in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) in 2005 and moved in 2020 to a state of the art, digitally enabled campus within Dubai Knowledge Park. The Dubai campus now has nearly 4000 students. The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) in Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Automotive, Chemical, Mechanical, Energy, Renewable Energy, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems, and Global Sustainability Engineering. Staff based in EPS Dubai also contribute to the development and delivery of courses to students based in Edinburgh and Malaysia. Detailed Description Heriot-Watt University Dubai is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Lab Engineer. The potential candidate is required to have a diverse range of responsibilities supporting both academic and research activities across the various departments and programmes within the School. The successful candidate will manage and maintain laboratory equipment, provide technical support to students and faculty, ensure adherence to safety protocols, assist in research activities, and ensures a safe and efficient laboratory environment. Key Duties and Responsibilities 1. Ensure the proper functioning, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments. This includes troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating repairs when necessary. 2. Maintain inventory of supplies and materials needed for experiments and research project.
Monitor database of all equipment and supplies and ensure the accuracy of entries and records. 3. Implement and enforce health and safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for students, faculty, and staff. 4. Provide technical assistance and guidance to students, researchers, and faculty members in conducting experiments using lab and research equipment. 5. Organise and conduct training sessions and workshops on laboratory techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures. 6. Collaborate with researchers and faculty to design experiments, set up procedures, and develop protocols. 7. Support academic courses by providing hands‑on demonstrations, preparing laboratory exercises, and assisting instructors in delivering practical aspects of the school curriculum. 8. Supervise and mentor students during laboratory sessions, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety guidelines. 9. Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in laboratory operations, suggesting and implementing solution