Laboratory Technician

Air Arabia

UAE

Ref: NP151-332

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Purpose

To carry out all laboratory related duties for medical center’s side laboratory in line with approved laboratory processes and procedures. This includes successfully maintaining records of laboratory tests, equipment, and generating reports to submit to the GP & medical staff.

Key Result Responsibilities

* Organising, preparing and managing a side laboratory under the guidance of the GP.
* Collecting, receiving, labelling, and/or analysing samples or substances using the correct testing equipment, when necessary.
* Executing laboratory testing in line with approved testing procedures, recording observations, and interpreting findings.
* Recording all data and test results accurately and in the specified format (written and/or electronic.)
* Organizing and storing all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
* Ensuring that safety guidelines are adhered to at all times within the laboratory.
* Maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
* Cleaning, sterilizing, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment.
* Ordering laboratory supplies, as needed.
* Providing technical support, when necessary.
* Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments.

Requirements

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

* Hold a Laboratory Technician Degree 
* Valid MOH laboratory technician license.
* Proficient in MS Office Suite and database systems.
* Fluent in English Language (Arabic is a plus), verbal and written
* Competent Numerical skills Work Experience
* Minimum 3 years in a similar role.
* Working experience operating electrical and non-electrical laboratory equipment.
* Comfortable handling potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, biohazards, etc.)
* In depth knowledge of QHSE management systems, preventative measures, and laboratory best practices.
* Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
* Superb dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern/roster (may be required in future)

About the Company

Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa's first and leading low-cost carrier flying to over 100 destinations across the world. Air Arabia was the first airline to introduce the low-cost carrier concept in the region and is on a mission to serve all Arab countries and beyond, constantly undergoing aggressive route expansion, taking advantage of its ideally located hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. Over the past thirteen years, Air Arabia, through continuous market research and customer feedback, provides a range of value added services to millions of passengers who chose to fly with Air Arabia's fleet of A320 aircraft. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since.

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Lab Technician salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 11,000

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