Lab Assistant

Faculty of Business Administration, Economics, and Political Science

Job Purpose:

· iMac lab assistant provides lab users with assistance on hardware issues,

· Installing and using software programs, and printing documents.

· Understanding and using certain operating systems.

Job Responsibilities

· Offers general consultations for people who are working or studying in the lab.

· Provides instruction to all lab users on the proper use of all equipment.

· Ensures that computer lab equipment is being cared for properly by users.

· Makes sure food and beverages are not consumed in the lab.

· Monitors files and programs that are downloaded onto the computers to make sure spyware, malware and other dangerous programs are not downloaded.

· Diagnoses hardware problems and fixes them or contacts the appropriate engineer to correct the problem.

· Files all reports required.

· Supplies reference materials to help users learn how to use particular programs.

· Conducts regular maintenance on the computers in the lab.

· Maintains inventory of supplies, places orders and records of maintenance activities.

· Performs regular software backups.

· Sets up and shuts down the lab according to work hours.

· Guides lab users to safety in the event of a fire or other emergency.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications · Associate’s degree in Computer Technology · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.

Experience · Experience with lab metrology equipment · Experience with manufacturing systems including statistical process control

Technical Skills

· Knowledge of computer systems, hardware and various types of software.

· The ability to effectively provide instruction to lab users.

· Knowledge of how to operate, maintain and care for printers, projectors, scanners, speakers and other equipment used in conjunction with computers.

· Knowledge of tests that must be performed on computers to maintain optimal function.

· Exceptional complex problem-solving skills.

Competencies

· Must have excellent communication skills.

· Must have excellent reading comprehension skills.

· Must have exceptional complex problem-solving skills.

· Must have strong organisational skills as well as effective time management abilities.

· Must have active listening skills.

· Must have excellent troubleshooting

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