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About the Role

Batterjee Medical College in Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Biomedical Technician to join its team. This full-time role is crucial for ensuring the reliable and safe operation of medical, laboratory, and simulation equipment across the campus. The successful candidate will contribute to minimizing downtime and directly support the college's academic, research, and clinical activities. Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Core Responsibilities

The Biomedical Technician will be responsible for the comprehensive maintenance and technical support of a wide range of equipment, including:

• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on biomedical and laboratory equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and conducting repairs on medical, laboratory, and simulation devices.
• Troubleshooting technical issues and responding promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Ensuring all equipment operates according to manufacturer specifications.

Equipment Management and Quality Assurance

Key duties also include managing equipment lifecycle and upholding quality standards:

• Assisting in the installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment, including functionality and safety checks.
• Performing basic calibration and functional testing, and coordinating external calibration services.
• Supporting quality assurance activities and equipment validation processes.
• Maintaining equipment inventory records, service histories, and asset tracking systems.
• Monitoring spare parts availability, managing technical tools, and ensuring proper equipment identification.
• Maintaining accurate documentation for maintenance, repair, calibration, and testing.
• Supporting audits and regulatory compliance, adhering to institutional policies and safety standards.

Operational Support and Coordination

The role involves providing direct support to users and coordinating with external parties:

• Providing basic operational guidance and technical support to faculty, staff, and laboratory users.
• Supporting laboratory sessions, practical classes, and examinations by ensuring equipment readiness.
• Coordinating maintenance schedules to minimize disruption to academic activities.
• Liaising with equipment suppliers and external service providers, supervising vendor activities, and verifying service quality.

Required Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following professional competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of accountability and reliability.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and foster collaboration.
• Capacity to perform effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.

Employment Details

This is a full-time position based at Batterjee Medical College in Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a relevant biomedical or laboratory technical role is required.