The Arab American University announces openings for a Laboratory Technician in the Faculty of Engineering / Ramallah campus, on a full-time, fixed-term contract. starting from the Spring Semester of the Academic Year 2025/2026.

The selected candidate is expected to o be able to effectively contribute to supporting the educational process and practical training, adhere to general safety procedures inside the laboratory, be cooperative with students and faculty members, possess the skill to operate and maintain devices and tools, and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and commitment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the preparation, operation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and ensure its readiness in the engineering laboratories, the electrical and electronic circuits lab, the digital logic design lab, and the engineering workshop (carpentry, metalwork, electrical work, and computer maintenance).
• Assist in preparing demonstrations or practical experiments during applied lectures.
• Support research projects or graduation projects that require technical setups or specialized equipment.
• Ensure the safety of the equipment, conduct periodic inspections, and report any technical malfunctions.
• Manage and organize equipment and materials, and regularly update the inventory record.
• Adhere to general safety procedures within the laboratory and supervise their implementation by students.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the technical performance of the laboratories and provide technical suggestions.
• Support faculty members in exam invigilation.
• Perform any other tasks related to the nature of the work as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills Required for the Job:

• The applicant must hold a degree in one of the following specializations:
  • Bachelor's degree Computer Engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Practical experience of at least one year in the field at an academic institution is preferred.
• A certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards is preferred.

For further inquiries, please get in touch with the Human Resources Department at Tel. 04-2418888, extensions (1842) or (1085).