Physics Lab Assistant - School Laboratory

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a Physics Lab Assistant to support school laboratory activities and ensure safe, organized practical science lessons. You will prepare apparatus, maintain equipment, manage stock, and assist teachers and students during experiments, contributing to high-quality physics demonstrations and assessments.

The role emphasizes strict safety practices, orderly lab environments, and timely replenishment of consumables, with collaboration across the Science Department

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in physics or science; laboratory technology preferred.
• Experience as Physics Lab Assistant or Science Lab Technician.
• Knowledge of physics lab apparatus and practical procedures.
• Ability to maintain stock records and inventories.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Physics apparatus and materials before lessons.
• Set up lab stations according to teacher instructions.
• Assist teachers with demonstrations and experiments.
• Support students during sessions and ensure safe equipment use.
• Inspect and report damaged equipment and maintain safety protocols.
• Maintain inventory and organize laboratory spaces.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Experiment support

Laboratory organization

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Physics, Science, Laboratory Technology, or related field

Tools

Equipment inspection

Equipment maintenance

Stock records

Laboratory documentation

Job description

Physics Lab Assistant - School Laboratory

Physics Lab Assistant - School Laboratory Job Snapshot Role: Physics Lab Assistant - School Laboratory Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Technician Experience: Relevant school laboratory experience Job Type: Full-time

Physics Lab Assistant - School Laboratory in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education hiring opportunity for a technically capable laboratory professional with experience supporting Physics practical lessons and scientific experiments. The role is responsible for laboratory preparation, equipment handling, safety compliance, inventory control, practical lesson support, and maintaining an organized environment for teachers and students.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Technician Salary: 3500-5500 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Physics Lab Assistant helps ensure that practical science teaching can be delivered safely, efficiently, and without disruption. By preparing apparatus, maintaining equipment, controlling laboratory resources, and assisting during experiments, the role supports both academic delivery and student safety. Reliable laboratory management also enables Physics teachers to conduct demonstrations and practical assessments with the required materials available and ready for use.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Physics apparatus, instruments, materials, and other resources before practical lessons.
• Arrange laboratory workstations according to experiment requirements and teacher instructions.
• Assist Physics teachers with demonstrations, experiments, and practical activities.
• Support students during laboratory sessions while ensuring equipment is handled correctly.
• Explain safe equipment-use procedures when directed by the supervising teacher.
• Check apparatus before practical sessions to confirm that items are functional and suitable for use.
• Inspect equipment regularly and identify damaged, defective, or malfunctioning components.
• Report repair and replacement requirements to the appropriate teacher or department lead.
• Help maintain laboratory equipment in good working condition.
• Clean and return apparatus to designated storage areas following practical sessions.
• Ensure benches, preparation areas, and laboratory spaces remain organized.
• Follow established laboratory safety procedures and emergency protocols.
• Maintain appropriate storage arrangements for equipment and laboratory materials.
• Monitor consumable usage and identify items approaching minimum stock levels.
• Maintain laboratory inventory records and equipment registers.
• Coordinate requests for replenishment of commonly used laboratory materials.
• Support preparation for practical examinations and assessment activities.
• Organize equipment required for scheduled demonstrations and curriculum experiments.
• Assist with safe movement and storage of sensitive Physics apparatus.
• Maintain relevant laboratory documentation and usage records.
• Work closely with Physics teachers and other Science Department staff.
• Support departmental planning for practical activities and laboratory requirements.
• Help maintain an environment where students can conduct experiments safely and productively.
• Report potential safety hazards and equipment concerns promptly.
• Carry out additional laboratory-related duties assigned by the Head of Science Department or school management.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Physics, Science, Laboratory Technology, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Physics Lab Assistant, Laboratory Technician, or Science Lab Technician is preferred.
• School or educational laboratory experience is particularly relevant.
• Good knowledge of Physics laboratory apparatus and practical procedures.
• Familiarity with equipment used in mechanics, electricity, optics, waves, heat, and general Physics experiments.
• Understanding of safe equipment handling and storage procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory emergency and safety requirements.
• Ability to prepare apparatus accurately according to lesson instructions.
• Experience maintaining stock records and laboratory inventories.
• Ability to identify damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Careful attention to equipment condition and laboratory readiness.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, students, and departmental staff.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Responsible approach to laboratory safety and student supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple practical requirements according to the school timetable.

Skills Set

• Physics laboratory equipment
• Laboratory preparation
• Practical experiment support
• Laboratory safety
• Scientific apparatus
• Equipment inspection
• Equipment maintenance
• Inventory management
• Stock control
• Equipment registers
• Laboratory documentation
• Practical assessment preparation
• Physics demonstrations
• Electrical apparatus
• Optics equipment
• Mechanics experiments
• Measurement instruments
• Experimental procedures
• Laboratory organization
• Equipment storage
• Consumable monitoring
• Fault reporting
• Safety procedures
• Emergency protocols
• Science department support

Why Join Us

A school Physics laboratory role provides direct exposure to practical science education while building technical experience in laboratory operations, equipment management, safety, and experimental preparation. The position offers a stable educational environment where accurate laboratory support has a visible impact on teaching quality and student understanding. It also provides a foundation for further development in science laboratory supervision, technical support, and educational laboratory management.

About the Company

LEAMS Education operates British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its schools combine classroom instruction with practical learning environments that support science, technology, and student development. Laboratory support professionals contribute to this academic framework by helping teachers deliver safe, organized, and effective practical learning experiences.