Laboratory Specialist

United Arab Emirates University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain invites applications for a Lab Specialist in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering. You will support teaching and research laboratories by preparing experiments, maintaining equipment, and assisting students and faculty, ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, with practical lab experience, good English communication, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Practical experience in chemical labs, including experiment preparation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of chemical safety, waste management, SDS documentation and risk assessment.
• Ability to support teaching labs and maintain records.
• Strong English communication, documentation, computer, teamwork and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory experiments for teaching and research.
• Maintain equipment and instruments and troubleshoot issues.
• Support undergraduate and graduate laboratory sessions.
• Manage chemicals and consumables; maintain inventory and calibration records.
• Ensure activities meet health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty, students and technical staff to provide reliable lab support.

Skills

English communication

Lab teamwork

Documentation

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Master degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

The Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department at the United Arab Emirates University is seeking a Lab Specialist to support teaching and research laboratories. The successful candidate will prepare laboratory experiments, maintain equipment and instruments, support undergraduate and graduate laboratory sessions, manage chemicals and consumables, maintain inventory and calibration records, and help ensure that all laboratory activities follow university health, safety, and environmental requirements. The Lab Specialist will work closely with faculty, students, researchers, and technical staff to provide reliable laboratory support and a safe learning environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related engineering or science field.
• Practical experience in chemical engineering labs, including experiment preparation, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Knowledge of chemical safety, storage, labeling, waste management, SDS documentation, risk assessment, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to support teaching labs, guide students on proper equipment use, and maintain accurate records.
• Good English communication, documentation, computer, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Master degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience working in a university, research, or industrial chemical engineering laboratory.
• Experience with process, reaction, separation, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, materials, or analytical laboratory equipment.
• Familiarity with procurement, inventory control, calibration schedules, preventive maintenance, and laboratory quality or safety audits.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, safe laboratory practice, and responsive support for faculty and students.

Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.