Fab Lab Associate

About the role

The Fab Lab Associate will support the African Leadership University community by providing technical guidance, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, productive environment for hands‑on innovation. This role enables students, entrepreneurs and faculty to turn ideas into tangible prototypes.

Key responsibilities

• Assist users with Fab Lab equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC machines, offering technical advice to complete projects.
• Maintain a safe and organized lab by enforcing safety protocols, performing routine equipment maintenance and basic repairs.
• Deliver training sessions and create instructional resources on equipment operation and digital fabrication workflows.
• Manage lab inventory, procure supplies and ensure material availability for ongoing projects.
• Develop and update lab documentation, standard operating procedures and online support resources.

Required profile

• 2‑3 years hands‑on experience operating and maintaining digital fabrication equipment.
• Background working in a collaborative maker space or Fab Lab environment.
• Proven ability to provide technical training and support to individuals or groups.
• Experience handling inventory and procurement for technical workshops.

Required skills

• Proficiency with 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC machining.
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM software for digital fabrication.
• Understanding of Fab Lab safety protocols and risk management.
• Ability to perform equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting.