CORE Lab Specialist.1010974

The Micro & Nano Fabrication Core Labs Specialist is responsible for providing high quality instructional support in labs, performing a broad range of duties related to the day-to-day operations of relevant laboratories; which includes equipment management, the maintenance of equipment and research support facilities, the training of users, the compliance of the lab with University Environmental, Health and Safety regulation (EHS) and proper and safe use of equipment and materials. The Core Labs Specialist is to promote a culture of continuous improvement in order to ensure the shared laboratories continue to provide excellent levels of research user services.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

• Operate and coordinate daily activities in glovebox and cleanroom-based research laboratories, including standards compliance, inventory monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of systems.
• Familiarity with standard micro and nanofabrication processes, such as dry and wet etching, thin film deposition, and lithography, is essential.
• The successful applicant will operate, train, and support users while performing maintenance as required on microfabrication systems.
• Proficient operation of state-of-the-art micro and nanofabrication equipment, including but not limited to RIE etchers, PVDs (sputtering and evaporation systems), CVDs, ALDs, mask aligners, and direct writing lithography systems.

Laboratory Safety

• Drive practices and metrics, which ensure that the laboratories operate in compliance with all aspects of Khalifa University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies.

Laboratory Operations

• Coordinate operational policies and procedures; Work with research staff on issues which impact laboratory services.
• Coordinate and supervise the performance of routine and specialized technical procedures in assigned laboratories.
• Assist with laboratory goals and operational procedures for quality, efficiency and waste reduction.

Technical Support

• Ensure lab equipment is operational to the maximum extent possible and improve operations through efficient use of existing equipment.
• Monitors functionality of new equipment to ensure compliance.
• Improves lab operations through efficient use of existing equipment.
• Coordinate the installation of new equipment and maintaining the inventory of all lab equipment.

Resource Management

• Assist in the determination of fiscal requirements and in the preparation of budgetary recommendations, including recommending capital equipment expenditures, ensure appropriate resource levels, and comply with organizational expenditure requirements.
• Supervise and manage the inventory of commonly used lab supplies, maintenance parts and any other items related to research lab operations.
• Evaluates technical requirements based on bids received from potential vendors for purchase of lab equipment.
• Ensure information on lab website is kept up to date including all training schedules, equipment schedules and equipment descriptions.
• Guide the faculty and researchers on the purchase of consumables and accessories for equipment.

Research Services

• Contribute to the continued innovation and development of the research program.
• Maintain liaison with investigators, research personnel and staff to solve specific operating problems and improve technical activities.

Other

• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly.
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.