Lab Engineer in Sustainable Process Engineering (SPE)

POSITION OVERVIEW

- Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

- Position: Lab Engineer

- Work location: Vietnamese – German University, Ring Road 4, Quarter 4, Thoi Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (Old address: Ben Cat City, Binh Duong)

- Working time: 8:30 – 16:30 Monday - Friday

- Report to: Academic Coordinator for the Sustainable Process Engineering study program, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering

JOB SUMMARY

Support the development, operation and success of the Laboratories relating to the Sustainable Process Engineering study program at VGU.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Responsibilities:

• Assist in teaching and proctoring (160 periods/year including lab work, exercises, seminars, tutoring and proctoring).

• Assist in research and prepare research proposals; work on assigned research projects and contribute to overall research of the group. From the second year, publish at least one research article per year in an academic journal (0.3–0.5 EIA required).

• Formulate and conduct tutorials and exercises in cooperation with the lecturer; support exam preparation, supervision and marking.

• Supervise all lab activities to ensure full compliance with health and safety instructions and guidelines.

• Maintain a clean and orderly lab environment at all times.

• Ensure operational safety of all machines, equipment and lab rooms.

• Manage laboratory consumables and prepare procurement requests for minor equipment.

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot machines and equipment to ensure optimal and safe performance.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily logs and lab activity record books.

• Provide guidance to students on the appropriate and safe use of laboratory facilities.

• Develop, set up and conduct laboratory experiments for SPE courses; assess laboratory reports as required.

• Assist students in projects including bachelor theses, in consultation with the supervisor.

Periodic / Irregular Responsibilities:

• Support the procurement process of new equipment.

• Conduct acceptance tests for new equipment according to study program and VGU requirements.

• Act as invigilator for exams of all study programs if required.

• Participate in demonstrations and exhibitions at VGU events (Open Days, Education Fairs, Campus Tours, STEM activities, conferences, etc.).

• Implement other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification:Yêu cầu công việc

Qualification:

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.

Knowledge:

• In-depth understanding of chemical processes, thermodynamics, mass and energy transfer, unit operations, elemental stoichiometry, fluid dynamics and materials science.

• Ability to design and optimize processes.

• Proficient in using laboratory tools and equipment such as chemical preparation, measurement, distillation, extraction and crystallization.

Skills:

• Able to use computer programs relevant to the study program.

• Good command of English, both written and oral.

• Good communication, writing and organizational skills.

• Creative, initiative-driven and can-do attitude.

• Able to work efficiently, independently and self-organized.

Experience:

• Experience in teaching support is preferable.

• Experience working in a laboratory or with industry is preferable.

• Experience in ANSYS, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, MATLAB, LABVIEW, etc.

• Experience working in chemical or process engineering laboratories or as a technician in an instrument company.

Behaviors Required:

• Highly responsible and flexible in work.

• Open and willing to collaborate with students and staff.

• Innovative and dynamic.

• Capable of working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

• Able to work as directed by the supervisor.

Preferable:

• Planning to pursue a doctoral degree.

• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

***What we offer***

Competitive salary

13th month salary & bonuses on public holidays

12 annual leave days per year

Healthcare package: up to 4 million VND/ per employee/ per year & Health check-up: 2 million VND/ per employee/ per year

Outing trip every year

45-seat shuttle bus from HCMC

Tuition fee support to VGU's staff: VGU supports 25% of regular tuition fee to the VGU's staff, their spouse, their siblings and their children

Quyền lợi

• Thưởng: 13th month salary & bonuses on public holidays
• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ: 13th month salary & bonuses on public holidays
• Nghỉ phép có lương: 12 annual leave days per year
• Máy tính xách tay: Laptop provided
• Cơ hội du lịch: Outing trip every year
• Xe đưa đón: 45-seat shuttle bus from HCMC
• Khác: Tuition fee support to VGU’s staff: VGU supports 25% of regular tuition fee to the VGU’s staff, their spouse, their siblings and their children.