LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (EXECUTIVE)

About the Employer

UOW Malaysia KDU is part of the University of Wollongong Australia’s global network. Since 1983, it has provided accessible and quality tertiary education to Malaysia and the surrounding regions. The college and university colleges have been renamed to UOW Malaysia KDU. We aim to be a leading global education provider delivering transformative student experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist academics, researchers, and students in experiments, demonstrations, assessments and projects.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to users on equipment operation, software usage, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with faculty members to develop and implement new laboratory procedures, experiments, and protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of laboratory spaces, including workbenches, storage areas, and equipment surfaces.
• Dispose of non-hazardous and hazardous waste according to safety protocols and regulations.
• Perform regular maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, measuring instruments, hand tools, machines, microscopes, 3D printers, and other specialized devices.
• Coordinate repairs and service requests with external vendors or manufacturers as needed.
• Keep accurate records of equipment maintenance schedules, service history, and calibration procedures.
• Manage inventory of laboratory materials / supplies, consumables, and spare parts.
• Perform regular stock take, monitor stock levels, contact vendors, prepare purchase requisitions, and coordinate procurement activities with purchasing department.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment, tools, and technologies to enhance laboratory capabilities.
• Assist administration work e.g. invigilation, student registration, exam related matters etc. whenever requested.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of laboratory facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations, codes, and standards.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, emergency procedures, and hazardous waste disposal guidelines.
• Provide safety training to laboratory users and promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of laboratory activities, experiments, procedures, and results.
• Prepare reports, technical documentation, and presentations for internal use and external stakeholders.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and interpretation for research projects and academic studies.

Job Requirements

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