Lab Engineer for the study program of Architecture (Architecturer)

Job Description

The Lab Engineer supports the development, operation and success of the Laboratories of the Architecture study program at VGU.

Daily responsibilities

• Assisting in teaching
• Assisting in research, prepare research proposals: working on research project(s) assigned by the supervisor, and assisting in and contributing to the overall research of the research group
• Formulating plan and contents of tutorials and carrying out tutorials and exercises.
• Supervise all lab activities to ensure compliance with health and safety instructions and guidelines
• Ensure that all health and safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment
• Ensure the operational safety of the machines, equipment and lab rooms
• Manage laboratory consumables and purchase requests for minor equipment
• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot problems of machines and equipment to ensure they are operated safely with optimal performance
• Ensure that equipment, tools, chemicals and other materials are adequately stocked and kept in standard conditions
• Document information by maintaining machine and equipment's daily logs and lab activities' record books
• Providing guidance to students on how to use laboratory facilities in an appropriate and safe manner
• Developing, setting up, and conducting laboratory experiments for courses of the ARC study program or other study programs and assess their laboratory reports if required
• Assisting students in projects, such as bachelor theses

Periodic/ Irregular responsibilities

• Support the procurement process of new equipment
• Support acceptance tests of new equipment
• Acting as invigilator for exams of all study programs, if required
• Taking part in demonstrations and exhibitions for larger VGU events such as Open Days, Education Fairs as well as academic events such as conferences

Other duties

• Implementing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirement

• 1. Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related disciplines (Master's degree is preferable).

  2. Experiences: 

• Experience in teaching support is preferable
• Experience in working with industry is preferable

• 3. Knowledge:

• Good knowledge in related disciplines
• Has knowledge in using Carpentry and CNC machines is an advance

• 4. Skills

• Experience in architectural model-making

• Has basic knowledge of machines, electrical equipment, machine operations, and ability to fix minor problems and maintenance

  Experience in working in a wood workshop and using model-making equipment/machines (blade and CNC) is an advantage

  Experience in interior design or furniture manufacturing is an advantage

  Good at spoken and written English

  Good manners of expression, organizational skills and teamwork.

  Creative, initiative, and can-do attitude.

  Be able to work efficiently and proactively

• 5. Behaviours required

• Highly responsible
• Open, willing to collaborate
• Innovative and dynamic
• Capacity to work under pressure to tight deadlines