Technical Laboratory Coordinator-MEEN

Job Title

Technical Laboratory Coordinator-MEEN

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Qatar Campus RVACANT

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Doha, Ad Dawhah

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Texas A&M University at Qatar campus mission is to educate exemplary engineers and develop world-class leaders through internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We strive to generate new knowledge and intellectual capital through innovative research and collaborative partnerships that yield sustainable impact and advance the development goals of the State of Qatar and the region through expertise and engagement that expand human capital.

What we want

The Technical Laboratory Coordinator in the Mechanical Engineering program at Texas A&M University at Qatar is responsible for setting up Mechanical Engineering laboratories specialized in the area of mechanical engineering design and manufacturing. The position is responsible for all aspects of the daily operation of the rapid prototyping and direct manufacturing Laboratory under direct Laboratory Manager supervision. Coordinates and oversees daily laboratory activities, operations, instructional programs and maintenance. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

This position is NOT located in the United States. The selected candidate must be willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar. Learn more about life at Texas A&M University at Qatar by visiting this link https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/i-am/faculty-and-staff .

In addition to the benefits offered by Texas A&M University, Texas A&M at Qatar provides full-time employees with a robust package of incentives, allowances, and benefits based on employees’ experience, title, and family situation. Faculty and staff receive either furnished housing or a monthly housing allowance, as well as a monthly transportation allowance and an annual allowance to cover the cost of travel to their home country. Texas A&M at Qatar also covers private school tuition for Pre-K through Grade 12 for up to 4 child dependents, or provides an allowance for home schooling. All faculty members and staff members with 5 or more years of A&M System experience in Texas receive a significant salary premium that enhances their TRS annuity or ORP account value. Texas A&M at Qatar provides local insurance coverage and tax preparation services at no cost to employees; additional types of leave that ease the burden of traveling to one’s home country; and reimbursements for compassionate travel. Texas A&M at Qatar also coordinates and pays for the relocation and repatriation of employees and their families, and provides cash allowances for both. For more information about these and other incentives, allowances, and benefits, please contact [email protected]

Furthermore, see a video about life at Texas A&M University at Qatar at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/i-am/faculty-and-staff .

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of related experience in laboratory operations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and with people from diverse backgrounds
• Understands both the theoretical and practical aspects of the laboratory experiments
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Keeps office hours for students
• This position is NOT located in the United States. Must be willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar. See a video about life at Texas A&M University at Qatar at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/i-am/faculty-and-staff

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or any related field. Master’s degree in engineering or related field
• Laboratory teaching assistant or educational laboratory engineer experience
• Experience with laboratory development at US based or similar institutions
• Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Design Laboratories, CAD and CAM software, machining operation skills, and computer integrated manufacturing. Background in laboratory safety procedures

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication skills in English
• Presentation and computer skills including computer-based data acquisition

Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Operations -  Is responsible for setting up Mechanical Engineering laboratories specialized in the area of mechanical engineering design and manufacturing. Evaluates existing laboratory facilities and recommends improvements. Prepares laboratory manuals and standard laboratory procedures under faculty supervision. Is responsible for all aspects of the daily operation of the rapid prototyping and direct manufacturing Laboratory under direct Laboratory Manager supervision.  Corrects laboratory reports or course homework according to faculty prepared guidelines. Gives special presentations on laboratory equipment or procedures. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for laboratory. Develops procedures for the use of laboratory instrumentation. Oversees the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment and instrumentation and arranges for repairs. Monitors equipment maintenance schedule. Enforces laboratory safety regulations.  Coordinates and oversees daily laboratory activities, operations, instructional programs and maintenance. Oversees procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies, chemical storage, safety labeling and inventory control.  Keeps inventory and orders laboratory supplies.

• Working with Student and Faculty - Sets up and assists students in conducting experiments during laboratory hours, and in laboratory report preparation outside of the scheduled laboratory hours. Assists faculty in laboratory related activities and performs minor repairs in the laboratory. Ensures proper storage, handling and disposal of laboratory waste. 

• Administrative and Training - Trains and indirectly supervises the work of Laboratory Technicians and Student Workers in the handling and preparation of laboratory materials. Coordinates teaching assignments for laboratory sections. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Job Title

Technical Laboratory Coordinator-MEEN

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Qatar Campus RVACANT

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Doha, Ad Dawhah

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

The Texas A&M University at Qatar campus mission is to educate exemplary engineers and develop world-class leaders through internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs. We strive to generate new knowledge and intellectual capital through innovative research and collaborative partnerships that yield sustainable impact and advance the development goals of the State of Qatar and the region through expertise and engagement that expand human capital.

What we want

The Technical Laboratory Coordinator in the Mechanical Engineering program at Texas A&M University at Qatar is responsible for setting up Mechanical Engineering laboratories specialized in the area of mechanical engineering design and manufacturing. The position is responsible for all aspects of the daily operation of the rapid prototyping and direct manufacturing Laboratory under direct Laboratory Manager supervision. Coordinates and oversees daily laboratory activities, operations, instructional programs and maintenance. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

This position is NOT located in the United States. The selected candidate must be willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar. Learn more about life at Texas A&M University at Qatar by visiting this link https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/i-am/faculty-and-staff .

In addition to the benefits offered by Texas A&M University, Texas A&M at Qatar provides full-time employees with a robust package of incentives, allowances, and benefits based on employees’ experience, title, and family situation. Faculty and staff receive either furnished housing or a monthly housing allowance, as well as a monthly transportation allowance and an annual allowance to cover the cost of travel to their home country. Texas A&M at Qatar also covers private school tuition for Pre-K through Grade 12 for up to 4 child dependents, or provides an allowance for home schooling. All faculty members and staff members with 5 or more years of A&M System experience in Texas receive a significant salary premium that enhances their TRS annuity or ORP account value. Texas A&M at Qatar provides local insurance coverage and tax preparation services at no cost to employees; additional types of leave that ease the burden of traveling to one’s home country; and reimbursements for compassionate travel. Texas A&M at Qatar also coordinates and pays for the relocation and repatriation of employees and their families, and provides cash allowances for both. For more information about these and other incentives, allowances, and benefits, please contact [email protected]

Furthermore, see a video about life at Texas A&M University at Qatar at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/i-am/faculty-and-staff .

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of related experience in laboratory operations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and with people from diverse backgrounds
• Understands both the theoretical and practical aspects of the laboratory experiments
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Keeps office hours for students
• This position is NOT located in the United States. Must be willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar. See a video about life at Texas A&M University at Qatar at https://www.qatar.tamu.edu/i-am/faculty-and-staff

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or any related field. Master’s degree in engineering or related field
• Laboratory teaching assistant or educational laboratory engineer experience
• Experience with laboratory development at US based or similar institutions
• Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering Design Laboratories, CAD and CAM software, machining operation skills, and computer integrated manufacturing. Background in laboratory safety procedures

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication skills in English
• Presentation and computer skills including computer-based data acquisition

Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Operations -  Is responsible for setting up Mechanical Engineering laboratories specialized in the area of mechanical engineering design and manufacturing. Evaluates existing laboratory facilities and recommends improvements. Prepares laboratory manuals and standard laboratory procedures under faculty supervision. Is responsible for all aspects of the daily operation of the rapid prototyping and direct manufacturing Laboratory under direct Laboratory Manager supervision.  Corrects laboratory reports or course homework according to faculty prepared guidelines. Gives special presentations on laboratory equipment or procedures. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for laboratory. Develops procedures for the use of laboratory instrumentation. Oversees the maintenance of laboratory facilities, equipment and instrumentation and arranges for repairs. Monitors equipment maintenance schedule. Enforces laboratory safety regulations.  Coordinates and oversees daily laboratory activities, operations, instructional programs and maintenance. Oversees procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies, chemical storage, safety labeling and inventory control.  Keeps inventory and orders laboratory supplies.

• Working with Student and Faculty - Sets up and assists students in conducting experiments during laboratory hours, and in laboratory report preparation outside of the scheduled laboratory hours. Assists faculty in laboratory related activities and performs minor repairs in the laboratory. Ensures proper storage, handling and disposal of laboratory waste. 

• Administrative and Training - Trains and indirectly supervises the work of Laboratory Technicians and Student Workers in the handling and preparation of laboratory materials. Coordinates teaching assignments for laboratory sections. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.