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The UNILAG Design Studio is a product of collaborative effort between the University of Lagos and RICE360 Institute for Global Health Technologies, Houston, USA. The Design Studio is expected to be a Hub for raising the next generation of innovators from the University community and the general public. The central goal of the studio is to provide easy access to state-of-the-art specialized equipment and other relevant resources for innovation. In addition, the Studio space is positioned to offer a conducive environment that encourages young talents to develop indigenous solutions using locally sourced materials.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technologist II (Biomedical Engineering)
Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Responsibilities
The Technologist II shall be responsible for:
- Troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, testing, inspecting, and maintaining a wide variety of biomedical and electronic equipment, devices and ancillary products used for rapid prototyping and general engineering design
- SOP development and implementation
- Supervising students and general users on laboratory and project work.
- Providing orientation and/or technical support to students and staff on matters relating to equipment usage and operations.
- Instructing students and users on safety and the effective use of equipment & tools, software, shop techniques, and safety protocol
- Participating and assisting faculty and students with prototype design, development and research.
Educational Qualification
- A good Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate or its equivalent in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline from University of Lagos or any other recognized institution.
Experience Required:
Applicants are required to have experience in the following areas:
- Innovation product development
- Working in a design laboratory/space
- Engineering design and prototyping
- Working with various Engineering Design Software (AutoCAD, COMSOL Multiphysics, Blender, Fusion360 etc)
- Additive Manufacturing & Laser Cutting Technology
- Embedded Systems/PCB design & fabrication
Skills Preferred:
In addition to the above, a candidate should have:
- Knowledge of the engineering design process
- Problem solving and critical thinking mindset
- Ability to work independently, owning responsibility for timely completion of work
- Ability to multi-task and use good judgement to manage multiple and sometimes competing deadlines
- Ability to work under deadline with flexibility, tact, good judgment, and discretion
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with people from many different backgrounds and experiences
- Demonstrates Core Values in the following: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service
- Demonstrated sensitivity to low resource settings
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail
- Ability to be proactive, take initiative
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Excellent analytical skills
- Knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment
- Excellent organizational, time management, and verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work from Monday through Friday (8 am. to 4 pm) with a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend commitments.
Job Title: Associate Design Studio Manager
Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Responsibilities
The associate innovation design studio manager under the supervision of the design studio coordinator shall be responsible for:
- The daily operations of innovative specialized laboratory or workshop as well as any related specialized machinery and equipment;
- Providing oversight, technical direction and specialized skills on the use of a wide variety of machinery and equipment;
- Developing processes and procedures to ensure the safety and creativity of the Studio;
- Advising and serving as the lead support technician to students as it relates to project design and development
- Instructing students and student workers on safety and the effective use of equipment & tools, software, shop techniques, and safety protocol;
- Participating and assisting faculty and students with prototype design, development and research.
Educational Required
- A good Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline from the University of Lagos or any other recognized institution. A Master of Science (MSc) Degree in a related discipline will be an advantage.
Experience Required:
Applicants are required to have one (1) to three (3) years of experience in the following areas:
- Innovation product development
- Engineering and/or clinical research
- Working in a design laboratory
- Engineering design and prototyping
- Working with various Engineering Design Software (AutoCAD, COMSOL Multiphysics, Blender, Fusion360 etc)
- Additive Manufacturing & Laser Cutting Technology
- Embedded Systems, PCB design & fabrication
- Intermediate knowledge of at least, one computer programming Language (Python, C/C++ and or R etc)
In addition to the above, a candidate should have:
- Knowledge of the engineering design process
- Problem-solving and critical thinking mindset
- Ability to work independently, owning responsibility for timely completion of work
- Ability to multi-task and use good judgement to manage multiple and sometimes competing deadlines
- Ability to work under deadlines with flexibility, tact, good judgment, and discretion
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with people from many different backgrounds and experiences
- Demonstrates Core Values in the following: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service
- Demonstrated sensitivity to low resource settings
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail
- Ability to be proactive, take initiative
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Excellent analytical skills
- Knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment
- Excellent organizational, time management, and verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work from Monday through Friday (8 am. to 4 pm) with a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend commitments.
Application Closing Date
1st March, 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a single PDF file containing (in order) copies of the Application Letter, Resume / CV and Academic and Professional Certificates to: designstudio.engr@unilag.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
To apply for this job email your details to designstudio.engr@unilag.edu.ng