Technologist II (Biomedical Engineering) at the UNILAG Design Studio

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 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.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a single PDF file containing (in order) copies of 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.