Lab Assistant

GEMS Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Laboratory Technician to manage science laboratories, ensure equipment, tools, chemicals and materials are stocked and in good condition, and support science teachers.

You will set up experiments, maintain safety standards, monitor stock, prepare solutions, manage PPE inventory, and help with practical demonstrations.

You will keep records, perform risk assessments, ensure SDS are up to date, and assist students during lab investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a similar laboratory environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and students, and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of science teachers by managing the laboratories and stocking equipment, tools, chemicals, and materials.
• Help maintain compliance with Health and Safety in the science laboratories.
• Set up experiments and demonstrations, including preparing required solutions, instruments, and materials.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and receiving chemicals and equipment.
• Prepare chemicals and solutions of required concentrations.
• Ensure PPE is available for students and that waste is disposed of safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and conduct regular inventory of chemicals and equipment.
• Assist IB students with their IA by preparing equipment and materials.
• Keep records relevant to running the science lab (SDS, risk assessments, hazardous substances register, manuals, waste disposals).
• Other duties as needed by department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Team player

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

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