Fab Lab Associate

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) at ALU is the heartbeat of entrepreneurial innovation within the university. The team fosters an entrepreneurial mindset across the institution, enabling students and alumni to transform ideas into impactful ventures. Composed of dynamic and highly motivated individuals, the CfE thrives on collaboration, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to equipping students with the tools, networks, and support they need to succeed.

Our culture is built around curiosity, experimentation, and action, celebrating every milestone achieved by our students and the ventures they launch. Through partnerships with industry leaders, incubators, and investors, the CfE has supported numerous success stories, including startups addressing critical African challenges in sectors such as education, healthcare, and clean energy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fab Lab Associate role is pivotal in empowering the ALU community to bring their innovative ideas to life. By providing technical guidance, maintaining a safe and productive workspace, and contributing to engaging learning experiences, the Fab Lab Associate directly supports the fostering of a dynamic and accessible environment where students, entrepreneurs, and faculty can experiment, innovate, and create tangible solutions to real-world challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Equipment Support & User Assistance: Assist users with Fab Lab equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC), providing technical guidance for successful project completion.
• Safety & Lab Management: Ensure a safe, organized, and functional Fab Lab environment by enforcing protocols, maintaining equipment, and managing lab space.
• Training & Instruction: Deliver training and create resources on equipment operation to empower users and build skills.
• Workshop & Learning Support: Contribute to the development and delivery of hands-on learning activities and workshops.
• Inventory & Supplies Management: Manage lab inventory, procure supplies, and ensure material availability for projects.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine equipment maintenance, basic repairs, and manage maintenance records.
• Documentation & Resource Development: Contribute to lab documentation, SOPs, and online resources for user support.

 Ensure the safety and well-being of all young persons and vulnerable adults with whom we deal,  by adhering to ALU’s comprehensive safeguarding policy, maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to any violations of safeguarding standards.