Laboratory Planner
OIST was founded by the Japanese government to contribute to science and technology worldwide, attract leading researchers from Japan and abroad to conduct high-quality research, advance the development of a world-class research hub, and nucleate a knowledge cluster that will catalyze technology transfer and industrial innovation in Okinawa. In order to achieve this goal, we need to provide our researchers with a world-class research environment. The most important appointment of Facility Operation and Use section is to provide necessary various facility requirement to researchers to ensure success of research.
The Major objective of Facilities Operation of Use Section Laboratory Planner is support section manager to plan new laboratory. Supporting the research unit during renovation process and after the launch of facility is also his/her rule.
Location
Responsibilities
Prepare new and/or renovation of researchers laboratory facility
- Hearing with OIST researchers for laboratory requirements which include architecture/electric/HVAC/gas/plumbing/LAN/desks, etc.
- Create floor plan and confirm with requester
- Check for Government safety requirements if the construction plan meet those
- Negotiate with construction venders for cost and schedule the construction so it meet requirement from the requester and constructors does not interfere each other or neighbors.
- Order the work and manage construction schedule especially time of construction which may affect neighbors (noise smell)
- Acceptance of construction work for each element of construction
Management of Laboratory Facility
- Maintenance laboratory special gas supply as check amount of gas remains, and exchange gas cylinder if necessary.
- Safety improvement of Laboratory Facility
- Asset Management of Laboratory
- Scheduling Laboratory Utility maintenance
Qualifications
(Required)
- BS or BA degree in College (BS preferred)
- Able to read and understand mechanical diagram.
- Fluent in Japanese
- TOEIC Score above 500 or equilibrant English skill
(Preferred)
- Practical activity experience in multicultural environment.
- Skill or working experience with CAD (Computer Aided Designing).
- Certificate of handling of hazardous materials.
Report to
Starting Date
Term & Working Hours
Term: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.
Working hours: Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5 hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed working days per month)
Compensation & Benefits
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations
Benefits:
Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
Annual paid leave and summer holidays
Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid http://www.shigakukyosai.jp/ )
Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
How To Apply
Apply by uploading your submission documents HERE*.
*This is a secure file uploading system for handling confidential materials.
or apply by emailing your Submission Documents to:
recruiting[at]oist.jp
(Please replace [at] with @ before using this email address)
or send by post to the following address:
HR Recruiting Section
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
1919-1, Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan
Submission Documents
- Cover letter in both English and Japanese
- Curriculum vitae in both English and Japanese
- Names and contact information of 1~3 referees when required, one of which should be a previous employer
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
* Up to 3 references may be requested during the final interview stage.
* Prior to the start of employment all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check. Personal information including employment history and academic background should be submitted to third-party administrators after a conditional offer of employment.
Application Due Date
Declaration
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