Job Description

About the Role

GEMS WSF is looking for an experienced Science Lab Assistant to join the team with immediate start.
Responsibilities:
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Maintain and update register of Lab equipment.
- Maintain and update register of chemicals and other consumables.
- Prepare Lab experiments and practicals in coordination with the Head of Science and Science teachers.
- Responsible for keeping the labs organised and clean in coordination with the Head of Science and teachers.
- Report breakage/damage of equipment to Head of Science.
- Responsible for safety procedures in the Labs in coordination with other members of the department.
- Prepare annual list of consumables, glassware and equipment in conjunction with Head of Science.
- Ensure Labs are locked when not in use.
- Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.

Successful applicant must hold a degree in science, have good interpersonal skills, be attentive to details, and to have a minimum 1 year experience in a similar position.

About Your Benefits

This position offers competitive tax free remuneration package.

About GEMS

Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.

About the School

GEMS Winchester School Fujairah (WSF), delivering the British Curriculum, was founded in September 2016. Housed in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus with excellent facilities, WSF has grown at a rapid rate to meet the needs of a local Emirati and International ex-patriate community. As an all-through school from Pre-KG (FS1) to A Levels, our number on roll exceeds 2000 students.

GEMS has a world-class reputation for outstanding education and our school serves Fujairah, the premier city on the beautiful eastern coast of the UAE. The WSF school mission is to establish a child-centered learning environment that will allow all students to reach their full potential, and to become the school of choice in Fujairah, meeting the needs and aspirations of all of our learners and families.

Fujairah is just over an hour from Dubai and sits at the foot of the Hajar Mountains facing the Indian Ocean. The beautiful coastline and spectacular scenery make Fujairah a popular destination for cyclists, water sports enthusiasts and visitors alike. Its large port, one of the deepest in the world, attracts many international businesses and trade is growing rapidly. Fujairah is now rivalling other famous UAE destinations as an exciting modern city with a vibrant economy and culture.

Teachers can enjoy a healthy balance to life, with numerous modern malls, cinemas, bars and restaurants, with beautiful beaches and resorts to match all budgets within a short drive. For those that enjoy a lower cost of living and a quieter pace of life, Fujairah is a wonderful place to live and work, with the benefit of having Dubai and its many international concerts, activities, facilities and events so close by.
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