CORE Lab Specialist

About the role

The Core Lab Specialist will support the ACBC Core Laboratory at Khalifa University by ensuring safe, efficient operation of advanced analytical instruments. The role involves daily maintenance, user training, and collaboration with faculty, students, and researchers to enable high‑quality data generation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe laboratory environment in compliance with Khalifa University EHS policies.
• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, NMR, GC, GC‑MS, LC, and LC‑MS instruments.
• Prepare samples, develop methods, and oversee data acquisition and analysis.
• Coordinate installation of new equipment, manage inventory of supplies and parts, and keep the laboratory website up to date.
• Assist in budgeting, evaluate vendor bids, and recommend capital equipment purchases.
• Provide technical support and training to users, and liaise with investigators to resolve operational issues.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or related field; Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience operating analytical laboratory equipment.
• Proven expertise with NMR spectroscopy, ICP techniques, chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Experience in laboratory safety, equipment maintenance, and resource management.

Required skills

• ICP‑OES and ICP‑MS operation and calibration.
• NMR spectrometer operation (1D, 2D, pulse sequences).
• GC and GC‑MS data acquisition and troubleshooting.
• LC and LC‑MS setup, method development, and maintenance.
• Use of data analysis software for spectroscopy and chromatography.
• Inventory control and budgeting for laboratory supplies.