Laboratory Assistant(UAE Nationals Only)

Zayed University; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai seeks a Lab Assistant to support laboratory courses and faculty projects. The ideal candidate must possess a diploma in Chemistry or Biology and have strong facility management and communication skills. Responsibilities include organizing lab activities, managing inventories, and assisting faculty with research. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential. Candidates should be English fluent and exhibit a high level of safety awareness within the lab environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Diploma in Chemistry or Biology from an accredited institution.
• Proficient in maintaining chemical and equipment inventories.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assists the senior lab technician to organize and maintain the lab.
• Liaises with faculty to coordinate laboratory activities.
• Prepares documents and reports as required.

Skills

Facility management

Administrative skills

Communication

Customer service focus

Knowledge in chemistry or biology

Computer skills

Education

Diploma in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY

Responsible for the support, organization and preparation of assigned laboratory courses, student senior projects and faculty research projects. The Lab Assistant will work closely with the Senior Lab Technician.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Meets all work deadlines.
• Communicates with students, staff and faculty professionally.
• Ensures the laboratory classes are efficiently and effectively organized and managed.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists the senior lab technician to organize & maintain the entire lab facility and its contents.
• Liaises with faculty to coordinate laboratory activities.
• Sets‑up apparatus and supplies prior to implementation of lab classes.
• Helps record and maintain laboratory supply inventories and reports issues to the Senior Lab Technician.
• Assists faculty and student research where appropriate.
• Removes/cleans-up after performance of laboratory classes.
• Prepares documents/reports as required.

DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE / COMPLEXITY OF ENVIRONMENT

• Must be willing to be flexible with time (afternoon/evening, with lab classes running until 9 pm).
• Works independently in a timely and organized way.
• Expected to work in coordination with specialist faculty under overall direction of NSPH Chair, with guidance from the Senior Lab Technician.
• Must have high level of safety awareness.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS / IMPACT OF INTERACTIONS

Works directly with NSPH faculty, students, and support staff.

May need to interact with purchasing department/vendors for supplies.

The impact of the interaction must be positive, professional and support/maintain the academic climate.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a Diploma in Chemistry or Biology from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education/experience with 0‑1 years relevant experience.

Good facility management and administrative skills: proficient in maintaining chemical & equipment inventories as well as assisting the senior lab technician in handling orders and the resourcing of additional equipment and materials.

Excellent computer skills (MS Word and Excel a minimum; Access, and computer interfacing in the laboratory would be an asset).

High level of safety awareness in the laboratory environment.

Fluent in written and oral English.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication – Able to share information in an effective & collaborative manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Customer & Service Focused – Demonstrates a spirit of service excellence.
• Results & Action Orientation – Demonstrates initiative to generate improvements and foster positive outcomes.
• Builds Effective Interpersonal Relationships – Demonstrates interpersonal effectiveness in the workplace.
• Knowledge & Technical Competency – Demonstrates proficiency in technical and job knowledge aspects of the position to achieve high level of performance. Able and willing to learn.