Laboratory Technician - UAE National - Al Ghad Charter School - AY 2026 2027

Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Laboratory Technician to join Al Ghad Charter School, Abu Dhabi, for academic year 2026-2027.

Located in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Abu Dhabi, Al Ghad Charter School (AGS) offers an inspiring environment where excellence in teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do. Through our globally recognized curriculum, dedicated educators, and innovative approach to education, we are committed to nurturing lifelong learners and contributing meaningfully to the UAE National Agenda for Emirati students.

At AGS, we foster a dynamic, diverse, and progressive learning community guided by our vision of developing a generation of learners who are courageous, innovative, and driven to achieve excellence in all aspects of life.

We are seeking candidates who embody our core values of EPIC—Excellent, Principled, Innovative, and Caring—and who demonstrate a genuine appreciation for the culture, traditions, and values of the region.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of the highly successful Aldar Education family and play an integral role in shaping the future of one of Abu Dhabi’s leading educational groups.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Provide laboratory support.
• Provide direct support in the preparation of all lessons taking place in science, ICT and LEGO laboratories and classrooms.
• Be available in the laboratory or prep rooms to support all teaching staff in these areas.
• Support classroom delivery, as required.
• Manage laboratories and ensuring that the right equipment, tools, chemicals, and other materials are adequately stocked and kept in working condition.
  
  
  

• Liaise with academic staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements and work plans.
• Run trials of experiments prior to classes and then demonstrate techniques for experiments.
• Ensure that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly.
• Demonstrate accurate and appropriate use of all equipment.
• Set up, check, and issue, equipment, and apparatus for use in practical lessons as required by subject plans and in liaison with teaching staff.
• Retrieve and clear away apparatus and monitor stock levels.
• Maintain and repair equipment, laboratory, and LEGO apparatus.
• Maintain required records and logs of all maintenance and servicing of equipment and facilities.
• Manage the stock control of all equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is appropriately stored when not in use.
• Keep records, e.g. for students' practical sessions, tracking methods and results.
• Ensure that equipment is properly cleaned and that all materials are appropriately stored.
• Support the work of teachers in classes and laboratory sessions and give technical advice to staff and students.
• Work with individual students and support them on research projects and in Extra Curricular Activities.
• Ensure that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly.
• Coordinate work in the laboratory to ensure efficient use is made of expensive pieces of
• Conducting periodic tests on lab equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols equipment.
• Maintain a detailed inventory list that includes item names, quantities and expiration dates (if applicable).
  
  
  

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  
  

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience of US Common Core curriculum will be an advantage
  
  
  

• Fluent in English communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with staff in a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrate professionalism, commitment and integrity.
• Innovative, motivated, resourceful, flexible and outgoing.
• Ability to think logically and organize accordingly