Laboratory Technician - Science and STEM Support
Posted date [2026-09-05]
(ID: 50736)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Laboratory Technician - Science and STEM SupportJob Snapshot
Role: Laboratory Technician - Science and STEM Support
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Technician
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Laboratory Technician - Science and STEM Support in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education opportunity supporting safe, well-organized and effective practical learning across science, ICT and LEGO laboratories. Aldar Education is hiring an experienced Laboratory Technician for Al Ghad Charter School for the 2026-2027 academic year to prepare experiments, maintain equipment, manage laboratory inventories and provide technical support to teachers and students.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Technician
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Laboratory Technician supports practical teaching by ensuring laboratories, equipment, materials and technical resources are ready for safe
and effective use. Working closely with academic staff, the role helps translate lesson plans into properly prepared experiments and practical activities while maintaining strong standards of safety, organization and equipment care.
The position has a direct impact on teaching quality and student participation. Accurate preparation, reliable equipment and efficient stock control allow teachers to deliver practical learning without unnecessary disruption while giving students access to safe, hands-on scientific and technical experiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day technical support across science, ICT and LEGO laboratories and related classrooms.
* Prepare equipment, chemicals, materials and apparatus required for practical lessons.
* Liaise with teaching staff regarding lesson schedules, experiment requirements and laboratory work plans.
* Set up laboratory activities in advance and ensure all required resources are available.
* Conduct trial runs of experiments before scheduled classes to confirm procedures and expected outcomes.
* Demonstrate laboratory techniques and correct use of equipment when required.
* Support teachers during practical lessons and provide appropriate technical guidance.
* Assist students with the safe use of laboratory equipment under established school procedures.
* Prepare and issue apparatus in accordance with subject plans and teacher requirements.
* Retrieve, clean and store equipment after practical activities.
* Maintain science, ICT and LEGO laboratory spaces in an orderly and operational condition.
* Monitor stock levels of equipment, tools, chemicals and consumable materials.
* Maintain detailed inventory records including quantities and expiration dates where applicable.
* Ensure chemicals and other laboratory materials are stored safely and appropriately.
* Conduct routine equipment inspections and periodic operational tests.
* Identify damaged or defective apparatus and arrange or complete minor repairs where appropriate.
* Maintain records of equipment servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.
* Monitor laboratory facilities and report maintenance requirements promptly.
* Support effective use of specialist and high-value equipment across practical teaching activities.
* Ensure all laboratory users follow relevant health and safety procedures.
* Promote safe handling, storage and disposal practices for laboratory materials.
* Check that equipment is clean and in suitable condition before and after use.
* Maintain practical lesson records, experiment information and other laboratory documentation as required.
* Support individual students undertaking research projects and practical assignments.
* Assist with laboratory-related extracurricular activities and STEM initiatives.
* Provide technical advice to staff and students regarding equipment, apparatus and practical procedures.
* Coordinate laboratory resources to prevent clashes and maximize availability.
* Maintain accurate logs that support safety, compliance, stock management and operational continuity.
* Contribute to a professional and well-organized learning environment throughout the school.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a bachelor\'s degree and have at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory technician or closely related technical support role.
Previous experience working in a school laboratory will be particularly valuable because the position requires regular coordination with teachers and students as well as preparation of practical learning activities.
Experience supporting the US Common Core curriculum will be an advantage, especially where laboratory activities are aligned with structured science and STEM learning objectives.
The successful candidate should be comfortable handling laboratory apparatus, chemicals, technical resources and stock records while maintaining strong attention to safety and accuracy.
Fluent English communication skills are required. Candidates should also demonstrate sound interpersonal ability when working with teaching staff and students in a multicultural school environment.
The role suits a practical and organized professional who can anticipate requirements, solve routine technical problems and maintain reliable laboratory systems with limited supervision.
Skills Set
Laboratory preparation
Science laboratory support
Laboratory equipment
Laboratory safety
Chemical handling
Chemical storage
Stock control
Inventory management
Equipment maintenance
Equipment testing
Preventative maintenance
Apparatus preparation
Experiment setup
Experiment trials
Practical lesson support
Science experiments
ICT laboratory support
LEGO laboratory support
STEM support
Technical demonstrations
Equipment servicing records
Maintenance logs
Laboratory documentation
Safety compliance
Risk awareness
Resource management
Consumables management
Expiry date monitoring
Practical session records
Research project support
Student technical support
Teacher technical support
US Common Core curriculum
Laboratory organization
Health and safety
Equipment troubleshooting
Why Join Us
Laboratory support is an essential part of effective science and STEM education because practical learning depends on safe facilities, reliable equipment and accurate preparation. This Abu Dhabi role provides the opportunity to work directly with teachers and students while supporting experiments, technology-based learning and hands-on educational activities.
Al Ghad Charter School also offers a progressive environment where technical staff contribute directly to learning quality. The position provides scope to strengthen experience in school laboratory operations, STEM resources and technical coordination while developing toward senior laboratory, technical services or wider school operations responsibilities.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a growing network of schools and academies across the UAE. Al Ghad Charter School in Abu Dhabi delivers a learning environment focused on excellence, innovation and the development of Emirati students in support of the UAE National Agenda. The school promotes a culture built around excellence, principled practice, innovation and care while providing students with high-quality academic and practical learning experiences.
The position has a direct impact on teaching quality and student participation. Accurate preparation, reliable equipment and efficient stock control allow teachers to deliver practical learning without unnecessary disruption while giving students access to safe, hands-on scientific and technical experiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day technical support across science, ICT and LEGO laboratories and related classrooms.
* Prepare equipment, chemicals, materials and apparatus required for practical lessons.
* Liaise with teaching staff regarding lesson schedules, experiment requirements and laboratory work plans.
* Set up laboratory activities in advance and ensure all required resources are available.
* Conduct trial runs of experiments before scheduled classes to confirm procedures and expected outcomes.
* Demonstrate laboratory techniques and correct use of equipment when required.
* Support teachers during practical lessons and provide appropriate technical guidance.
* Assist students with the safe use of laboratory equipment under established school procedures.
* Prepare and issue apparatus in accordance with subject plans and teacher requirements.
* Retrieve, clean and store equipment after practical activities.
* Maintain science, ICT and LEGO laboratory spaces in an orderly and operational condition.
* Monitor stock levels of equipment, tools, chemicals and consumable materials.
* Maintain detailed inventory records including quantities and expiration dates where applicable.
* Ensure chemicals and other laboratory materials are stored safely and appropriately.
* Conduct routine equipment inspections and periodic operational tests.
* Identify damaged or defective apparatus and arrange or complete minor repairs where appropriate.
* Maintain records of equipment servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance.
* Monitor laboratory facilities and report maintenance requirements promptly.
* Support effective use of specialist and high-value equipment across practical teaching activities.
* Ensure all laboratory users follow relevant health and safety procedures.
* Promote safe handling, storage and disposal practices for laboratory materials.
* Check that equipment is clean and in suitable condition before and after use.
* Maintain practical lesson records, experiment information and other laboratory documentation as required.
* Support individual students undertaking research projects and practical assignments.
* Assist with laboratory-related extracurricular activities and STEM initiatives.
* Provide technical advice to staff and students regarding equipment, apparatus and practical procedures.
* Coordinate laboratory resources to prevent clashes and maximize availability.
* Maintain accurate logs that support safety, compliance, stock management and operational continuity.
* Contribute to a professional and well-organized learning environment throughout the school.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should hold a bachelor\'s degree and have at least 3 years of experience in a laboratory technician or closely related technical support role.
Previous experience working in a school laboratory will be particularly valuable because the position requires regular coordination with teachers and students as well as preparation of practical learning activities.
Experience supporting the US Common Core curriculum will be an advantage, especially where laboratory activities are aligned with structured science and STEM learning objectives.
The successful candidate should be comfortable handling laboratory apparatus, chemicals, technical resources and stock records while maintaining strong attention to safety and accuracy.
Fluent English communication skills are required. Candidates should also demonstrate sound interpersonal ability when working with teaching staff and students in a multicultural school environment.
The role suits a practical and organized professional who can anticipate requirements, solve routine technical problems and maintain reliable laboratory systems with limited supervision.
Skills Set
Laboratory preparation
Science laboratory support
Laboratory equipment
Laboratory safety
Chemical handling
Chemical storage
Stock control
Inventory management
Equipment maintenance
Equipment testing
Preventative maintenance
Apparatus preparation
Experiment setup
Experiment trials
Practical lesson support
Science experiments
ICT laboratory support
LEGO laboratory support
STEM support
Technical demonstrations
Equipment servicing records
Maintenance logs
Laboratory documentation
Safety compliance
Risk awareness
Resource management
Consumables management
Expiry date monitoring
Practical session records
Research project support
Student technical support
Teacher technical support
US Common Core curriculum
Laboratory organization
Health and safety
Equipment troubleshooting
Why Join Us
Laboratory support is an essential part of effective science and STEM education because practical learning depends on safe facilities, reliable equipment and accurate preparation. This Abu Dhabi role provides the opportunity to work directly with teachers and students while supporting experiments, technology-based learning and hands-on educational activities.
Al Ghad Charter School also offers a progressive environment where technical staff contribute directly to learning quality. The position provides scope to strengthen experience in school laboratory operations, STEM resources and technical coordination while developing toward senior laboratory, technical services or wider school operations responsibilities.
About the Company
Aldar Education operates a growing network of schools and academies across the UAE. Al Ghad Charter School in Abu Dhabi delivers a learning environment focused on excellence, innovation and the development of Emirati students in support of the UAE National Agenda. The school promotes a culture built around excellence, principled practice, innovation and care while providing students with high-quality academic and practical learning experiences.
