Laboratory Assistant - College of Natural Health and Science - Dubai (UAE Nationals Only)

The Opportunity College of Natural Health and Science is seeking an incumbent for the position of Laboratory Assistant to be 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.

The Responsibilities 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.

The 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 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.