UNILAG Design Studio Job Recruitment

  • Full Time
  • Lagos

Website UNILAG Design Studio

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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

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