Full-time Lab Demonstrator – Civil Engineering

About the role

The Lab Demonstrator will provide technical support and assistance in civil engineering laboratories, conducting experiments, tests, and analysis to support research, development, and teaching activities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging, hands‑on laboratory sessions, demonstrating civil engineering experiments, equipment use, and software applications.
• Support students during experiments, troubleshoot procedures, interpret data, and ensure activities align with course learning outcomes.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, equipment setup, calibration, and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs, calibration records, and service documentation, and coordinate procurement, installation, and upgrades of lab equipment and software.
• Perform standard laboratory tests following ASTM, BS, and AASHTO methods and assist with surveying field and lab exercises.
• Implement and enforce laboratory safety protocols, deliver safety briefings, and ensure proper PPE usage.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Professional certification in a related field is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and adhere to safety regulations.

Required skills

• Operation and maintenance of soil, concrete, aggregate, and asphalt testing machines.
• Knowledge of ASTM, BS, and AASHTO testing methodologies.
• Proficiency with surveying software and data processing tools.
• Laboratory equipment calibration and troubleshooting.
• Implementation of laboratory safety protocols and PPE usage.