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Job description / Role
Research Technician II
KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
Job Location: Saudi Arabia
Job Type: Research
Job Summary
Operating SEMs for bio-applications and materials science
Major Responsibilities:
• Operate and maintain state-of-the-art SEMs for biology and materials science applications. Provide strong technical support to both KAUST users and industrial partners. Conduct analysis to ensure high quality data being produced from the microscopes.
• Train the users (faculties, students, and researchers from both KAUST and industrial partners.
• Coordinate, schedule and perform maintenance of the microscopes when needed with SEM service engineer.
• Manage the operation of SEM and TEM sample preparation Labs
• Housekeep instrument activity record and prepare operating procedure
Organization: Research & Development Management
Division: Core Labs and Major Facilities
Requirements
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering with 3 years experience or
• Master's Degree in Science or Engineering with minimum one year experience
Required Experience
• 3 years experience in a lab.
Technical Skills:
• Technical skills, scientific knowledge and ability to work in a team with faculty, staff and students in ensuring high quality imaging of biological samples.
Non-Technical Skills or Attributes:
• Willing to work in a service environment.
• Good English communication skills
• Strong ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills
About the Company
Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate-level research university located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. KAUST is dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education and innovation. Curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research is conducted by students, faculty, scientists and engineers to address the world’s pressing scientific and technological challenges related to food, water, energy and the environment.
The University currently educates and trains over 900 master’s and doctoral students supported by an academic community of 150 faculty members, 400 postdocs and 300 research scientists. With 100 nationalities working and living at KAUST, the University brings together people and ideas from all over the world.