Description

The Lab Specialist provides high-quality support to the RIC2D laboratories, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and enabling world-class research. This includes advanced equipment management, conducting precise measurements, training staff, offering expert advice on analytical techniques, and ensuring compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations.

The role requires a strong background in the science, applications, testing, and characterization of 2D materials, as well as expertise in clean-room operations, single-layer deposition equipment, and advanced microscopy and electrochemistry techniques. The Lab Specialist plays a key role in supporting the research and commercialization goals of RIC2D by promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Laboratory Safety

Ensure full compliance with Khalifa University EHS policies and guidelines.
Conduct and review risk assessments and safety hazard reports.
Proactively identify and address safety concerns and implement continuous safety improvement measures.

Laboratory Management

Develop and enforce operational technical protocols and procedures for lab equipment and activities.
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of equipment, consumables, and chemicals.
Prepare operational logs and analytical reports to support data-driven decision-making.
Identify and resolve repetitive equipment issues and implement preventive maintenance programs.
Conduct effective and timely planning of gas resources management and re-supply to ensure un-interrupted lab operations.

Technical Support

Maintain proficiency in clean-room operations, procedures, and best practices.
Provide insights into macro-scale material fabrication, including additive manufacturing and 2D material-enhanced matrices, membranes, and composites.
Conduct and support potentiation experiments, as well as operate and maintain electrochemical workstations.
Assist faculty and researchers in designing and implementing experiments and work plans.
Coordinate the installation, commissioning, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
Provide technical know-how and consultative support to researchers and industrial collaborators.
Contribute to the development of RIC2D’s scale-up and commercialization efforts in applied research.
Apply standard methods for verification of measurement reliability and precision.

Management of Laboratory Resources

Oversee procurement, storage, and management of laboratory resources, including gases, tubing, and fittings.
Solicit and evaluate bids from vendors, ensuring optimal value and alignment with research needs.
Support the reliability and integrity of laboratory assets by implementing timely preventive maintenance plans.

Research Services

Showcase advanced experience in various thin-film deposition methods, vacuum, plasma and high-temperature, including Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), PECVD, and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).
Possess strong knowledge of electrochemistry principles and techniques, and their application to 2D materials applications in energy transfer and storage applications.Demonstrate expertise in common surface and structural characterization techniques for 2D materials, such as Raman spectroscopy, AFM, XRD, XPS, SEM.
Develop expertise in tailoring and refining recipes for material synthesis and deposition.
Facilitate the innovation and development of RIC2D research programs.
Supervise research activities, ensuring reliable operation of equipment and accurate experimental setups.
Collaborate with investigators and research personnel to address laboratory challenges and optimize equipment performance.

Other

Adhere to the University’s information security and confidentiality policies, reporting breaches or risks as necessary.
Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Collaborate with other departments to enhance cross-functional support.
Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.
Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in in a related discipline, PhD preferrable
Advanced computational skills for data analysis, modelling and chemometrics is an advantage
Expats: minimum 7 years of relevant experience in research laboratories.
UAE Nationals: minimum of 3 year of relevant experience in research laboratories

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (recruitmentteam@ku.ac.ae).