Ashesi University College is seeking an experienced Mechanical Laboratory Technician to join our Engineering team. Ashesi University College is a world class liberal arts university located at Berekuso, approximately 1 hours’ drive from Accra, Ghana’s capital city. Presently, Ashesi University College offers a liberal arts core curriculum and majors in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, and Engineering. Ashesi Faculty and staff have multicultural backgrounds and share a passion for teaching and a dedication to the needs of students while collaborating across a wide range of research interests.

Job Summary:

•   The technician will play a vital role in setting up the mechanical workshop and laboratory for world-class education.

Reports to: Dean of Engineering
Department: Engineering

Duties & Responsibilities

•   Complementing mechanical engineering teaching in laboratory sessions and giving technical advice to faculty and students.
•   Liaising with faculty to discuss equipment requirements and work plans.
•   Running trials of experiments prior to classes and demonstrating techniques for experiments.
•   Preparing equipment before lessons.
•   Working with students and supporting them on research projects and class projects.
•   Maintaining and repairing equipment and laboratory apparatus.
•   Ensuring that equipment is properly cleaned and that materials are appropriately stored.
•   Managing the stock control of equipment and supplies, and keeping appropriate records.
•   Developing a workshop and laboratory safety programme, and ensuring that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

•   Must have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree, Higher National Diploma or an equivalent degree with emphasis on Mechanical engineering
•   Four (4) years of working experience in a laboratory or workshop environment
•   Enthusiastic about working with faculty and students in an academic and research environment
•   Able to independently learn new skills and equipment
•   Meticulous attention to detail.
•   Good communication skills (particularly spoken)
•   Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
•   Sharp analytical skills and well-organized
•   High degree of maturity and confidentiality with academic related matters
•   Ethical behavior is of prime importance in the role

Additional Desirable Attributes

•   Working experience in a college/university environment.
•   This position would ideally suit an individual who is a self-starter, good team player and is willing to continuously learn.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit the following as part of their application to:

jobs@ashesi.edu.gh

•   A Curriculum Vitae
•   Cover Letter
•   Names and contact addresses of three professional references, of whom at least two can directly attest to lab work, teaching, and/or student counselling capabilities or potential.

Closing Date: 29 December, 2016