lab assistant

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to support Science teachers in managing laboratories, stock, and safety procedures. You will prepare solutions, assist with experiments, and ensure PPE and compliance across practical sessions.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in a similar environment, with strong attention to detail and teamwork. The role involves active participation in safety initiatives and collaboration with IB projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing science laboratories.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with staff and students.
• Safety-minded and compliant with lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage science laboratories and ensure equipment, tools, chemicals and materials are stocked and in working condition.
• Maintain Health & Safety compliance in science labs.
• Set up experiments and demonstrations with required solutions and materials.
• Monitor stock levels and assist ordering and receiving chemicals and consumables.
• Prepare chemicals and solutions with required concentrations.
• Ensure adequate PPE for students for lab experiments.
• Keep labs clean and dispose of chemical waste safely.
• Regularly inventory chemicals and equipment.
• Serve on the school Health & Safety committee.
• Store chemicals properly and keep SDS updated.
• Perform risk assessments for handling hazardous substances.
• Assist IB students with IA by preparing equipment and materials.
• Assist students in lab investigations as needed.
• Maintain records of safety documents, risk assessments, waste disposal, etc.
• Perform other duties as needed by department.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description

• Support the work of the Science teachers by managing the science laboratories and ensuring that the right equipment, tools, chemicals and other materials are adequately stocked and kept in working conditions.
• Help maintain compliance with Health and Safety in the science laboratories.
• Setting up experiments and practical demonstrations that includes preparation of required solutions, instruments, and materials.
• Monitor stock levels and support the ordering and receiving of chemicals, equipment, and consumables.
• Preparation of chemicals and solutions of required concentrations.
• Ensure that there is adequate number of personal protective equipment (PPE) for students for lab experiments.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the laboratory rooms and prep rooms after lab experiments that include cleaning of glasswares and safe disposal of chemical waste.
• Do a regular inventory of chemicals and equipment.
• Act as a member of school’s Health & Safety committee.
• Ensure that chemicals are stored properly in their designated storage cabinets and safety data sheets (SDS) are updated.
• Do a risk assessment for handling and preparation involving hazardous substances.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of chemicals when preparing solutions.
• Assist IB students doing their IA by preparing the equipment, chemicals and other materials they need.
• Assist students in individual laboratory investigations as necessary.”"
• Keep records of documents pertinent to the running of the science lab such as safety data sheets, risk assessments, hazardous substance register, instruction manuals, waste disposals, etc.
• Other duties as needed by department.

Skills Description

• Good interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with staff and students. Attention to detail, organised and a team player.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a similar position/environment.