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.
Position summary:
The Major objective of Facilities Operation of Use Section Laboratory Planner is supporting section manager to plan new laboratory. This position is also supporting the research unit during renovation process and after the launch of facility.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy access and collaboration.
English is the official language of the University, and the university research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in education and research, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
1. Prepare new and/or renovation of researcher’s 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 requestor
- Ensure that the construction plans meet government safety requirements
- Negotiate costs, schedules, etc. with the contractor to ensure that the requirements of both the requestor and the contractor are met.
- Manage the construction schedule especially time of construction which may affect neighbors (noise/ smell)
- Coordinate laboratory move-in/out
- Approve each construction process under manager’s supervision.
2. Management of Laboratory Facility
- Maintain the laboratory special gas supply as check amount of gas remains, and exchange gas cylinder if necessary.
- Devise and enforce measures to improve the safety of the Laboratory facility.
- Perform asset management in the laboratory facility
- Schedule Laboratory Utility maintenance
(Required)
- BS or BA degree in College (BS preferred)
- Able to read and understand mechanical diagram.
- Fluent in Japanese
- Conversational English proficiency (TOEIC Score above 500 or equilibrant)
- Valid driving license in Japan
(Preferred)
- Practical activity experience in multicultural environment.
- Skill or working experience with CAD (Computer Aided Designing).
- Certificate of handling of hazardous materials.
- 2nd grade Electrician
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)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Cover letter in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
- Curriculum vitae in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
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* 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 OIST after a conditional offer of employment.
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
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- Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp
Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.
Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed working days per month)