Laboratory Supervisor jobs

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.
Minimum Qualification

• 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.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Submit a detailed CV, copies of academic qualifications, and any relevant laboratory safety or technical training certificates.

Close Date Kindly apply
before the closing date.

30/11/2026