Lab Technician

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education, Dubai, is seeking a skilled Chemistry educator with laboratory oversight responsibilities. The role focuses on maintaining lab equipment and safety while delivering CBSE/IGCSE chemistry instruction in a full-time capacity.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Chemistry and a B.Ed, with UAE teaching experience preferred. The position is on-site, in a Dubai-based private school network offering British, American, Indian and IB curricula.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal communication skills required.
• Masters in Chemistry with B.Ed preferred.
• UAE CBSE/IGCSE teaching experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update register of lab equipment.
• Maintain and update register of chemicals and other consumables.
• Prepare lab experiments for practicals in coordination with Head of Science and teachers.
• Keep labs organized and clean in coordination with Head of Science and teachers.
• Report breakage or damage of equipment to Head of Science.
• Ensure safety procedures in labs in coordination with department members.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Masters in Chemistry

B.Ed

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 13 October 2026

Job Reference/ID: JB5494314

GEMS Education is one of the oldest and largest Kindergarten to Grade 12 / Year 13 private education providers in the world. Through our growing network of schools, as well as our charitable contributions corporate social responsibility initiatives, we are fulfilling the vision of GEMS Founder, Sunny Varkey, of putting a quality education within the reach of every learner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update register of Lab equipment.
• Maintain and update register of chemicals and other consumables.
• Prepare Lab experiments for practical’s in coordination with Head of Science and Science teachers.
• Responsible for keeping the Labs organised and clean in coordination with the Head of Science and teachers.
• Report breakage /damage of equipment to Head of Science.
• Responsible for safety procedures in the Labs in coordination with other members of the department.
• Prepare annual list of consumables, glass wear and equipment in conjunction with the Head of Department.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 4 years of teaching experience in CBSE & IGCSE curriculum. UAE experience preferred.

Education Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Chemistry and B.Ed (Distance and Open University not accepted)

Skills Required:

• Interpersonal communication skills

Employment / Job Type:

Full Time

Nationality:

Any Nationality

About the Company:

Dubai headquartered private school operator and one of the world’s largest kindergarten to grade twelve providers. GEMS runs a wide network across the UAE and other markets, delivering British, American, Indian, and International Baccalaureate curricula at varied fee levels. It educates well over one hundred thousand students and employs thousands of teachers.

Company Industry:

Education

Department / Functional Area:

Education

Closing Date:

Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)