Laboratory Specialist

REF 1620810
12.09.2024 | Dubai | full time
General
Location: Dubai
Occupancy: full time
Description
The Lab Specialist - Science works in the instructional areas of the natural/physical sciences performing a
variety of skilled technical support duties across multiple scientific disciplines and is responsible for the
organization and operation of assigned laboratory preparation areas.
Organizes lab experiments and/or related exercises and implements safety procedures. Oversees
inventory of supplies, equipment, and other materials needed for daily operations of the lab or assigned
space. Completes assigned technical duties as a (microbiology, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering
and geology) laboratory specialist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Creates instructions for how to prepare and set up science courses experiments. Maintains
experiment schedules and inventories using the Laboratory Information Management System.
2. Compiles and analyzes reports, statistics, and recommendations. Writes chemical and media
recipes including disposal of chemical and biochemical reagents.
3. Provides the necessary training to science lab staff of standard laboratory techniques as directed by
the Science Laboratory Supervisor. Practices appropriate lab safety procedures and looks for ways
to minimize lab hazards. Cross trains in other Division of Sciences disciplines.
4. Oversees chemical and/or biological stocks. Handles and reports hazardous waste disposal
following institutional and governmental guidelines. Maintains and keeps SDS files up to date.
5. Participates and coordinates the preparation and cleanup of materials and equipment for
(microbiology, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering and geology or other assigned area)
experiments.
Requirements
A minimum of a BSc in medical diagnostics, medical technology or an equivalent with a specialist in medical microbiology;
6 Years of experience in medical microbiology in a human clinical laboratory in developing countries with at least two years’ experience in a laboratory quality management role
Knowledge and experience in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases including specific hands-on laboratory experience.
Provisions
Salary: to be discussed
Accommodation
Publisher
direct employer
50 - 200 employees