Laboratory Technician
Faculty of Engineering and Computing
School of Engineering
The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) seeks to identify experienced candidates to fill the following position:
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - (Level 5B)
Salary range: $1,594,548.00 p.a. - $1,867,713.00 p.a.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for preparing laboratories for classes and assisting students in conducting and recording experiments. He/she will also assist Lecturers in developing and executing laboratories as well as give feedback to Lecturers and Technologists on necessary updates required on lab equipment, supplies and lab efficiency as needed. The Laboratory Technician is also to ensure safety standards are adhered to by all users of the laboratory as well as effecting the calibration and maintenance of electrical power and instrumentation equipment.
Requirements:
The preferred applicant should possess:
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification with the required specialization
- two (2) years’ working experience in a laboratory environment/as a technician in an industrial setting
- knowledge of common power/instrumentation processes
- sound knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs
- knowledge of troubleshooting and testing electrical power/instrumentation systems
- good problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
- knowledge of equipment and material inventory management
Interested persons seeking a career opportunity who meet the specified requirements are invited to submit electronically (PDF only) a job application letter and a detailed resume with the specific subject line Laboratory Technician – Electrical Engineering for consideration to hrm@utech.edu.jm by 3:45 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024. Applications should be addressed to:
Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer
Division of Human Resources and Administration
University of Technology, Jamaica
237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED