Lab Technician

Lab Technician (CS) - NBC Quetta
Last Date: Monday, March 10, 2025

Job Ref #: Job/5464/02/24/2025

Age Limit: 20 - 35

Experience:

Posted Date: Monday, February 24, 2025

Salary: Market Competitive

Qualification & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field or having 3-year prior experience in computer lab management or a similar role in educational institute.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and organize computer labs and ensure they are fully operational.
2. Inventory, procure, and manage computer hardware, software, and peripherals.
3. Assist in the setup and configuration of computers, servers, and network devices.
4. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
5. Provide technical support to students and faculty in the computer labs.
6. Assist with software installations, updates, and licensing management.
7. Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, ensuring timely resolutions.
8. Implement and enforce safety protocols in the computer labs.
9. Ensure compliance with university policies, licensing agreements, and security guidelines.
10. Perform regular maintenance and preventive measures on computer equipment.
11. Coordinate and oversee repairs or servicing by external vendors when necessary.
12. Provide training and assistance to students and faculty in using computer lab resources.
13. Offer guidance on software applications and basic troubleshooting.
14. Maintain accurate records of hardware and software inventory.
15. Document lab procedures, guidelines, and troubleshooting solutions.
16. Assist in maintaining data security and integrity within the computer labs.
17. Monitor cybersecurity threats and report any suspicious activities.
18. Collaborate with faculty to support research initiatives that require specialized lab equipment or software.
19. Work closely with the IT department for infrastructure and network-related tasks.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Proficiency in computer hardware, software, and networking.
2. Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
3. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
4. A commitment to ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
5. Familiarity with relevant data security and privacy regulations.

Terms & Conditions:

- Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional).

- Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC.

Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons:

1. Weak academic profile / 3rd division in terminal degree (last degree).
2. NUST employees with less than one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head of Institution.
3. In process of pursuing a required degree.
4. Medically unfit.

- Only selected candidates will be contacted and issued offer letter.

- Candidates serving in Govt departments, Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department / organizations. Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible.

NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment programme due to any reason, without notice, at any time.

National University of Sciences and Technology
H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan