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Laboratory Technician

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, oman, saudi with 3 recent postings.

GCC postings
3
Active markets
3
Typical experience
4+ years
In brief

A Laboratory Technician in the GCC region requires inventory, iso, safety, audit, lean. Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Laboratory Technician earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Laboratory Technician. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
19,000
Median
28,500
75th percentile
41,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests on samples such as materials, chemicals, biological specimens, or environmental elements, depending on project
  • 02Read prescriptions or specifications and examine models or impressions to determine the design of dental products to be constructed.
  • 03Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and micrometers.
  • 04Fabricate, alter, or repair dental devices, such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, or appliances for straightening teeth.
  • 05Place tooth models on an apparatus that mimics bite and movement of patient's jaw to evaluate functionality of model.
  • 06Remove excess metal or porcelain and polish surfaces of prostheses or frameworks, using polishing machines.
  • 07Train or supervise other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
  • 08Melt metals or mix plaster, porcelain, or acrylic pastes and pour materials into molds or over frameworks to form dental prostheses or apparatuses.
Required qualifications
  • — year microbiology lab (essential).
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

inventoryisosafetyauditleancommunicationanalyticaltime management

Preferred skills

erpcompliancegitquality controlReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingOperations Monitoring

Tools & technologies

giterpBookkeeping softwareComputer aided design and drafting CADD softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareComputer imaging softwareDatabase management softwareDental product design softwareDental product manufacturing softwareEasy Solutions Easy LabEmail softwareGraphics softwareIntuit QuickBooksInventory management softwareInventrix Labtrac

Hiring companies we see

  • Americana Group - Egypt
  • Sisco
  • Domo Ventures W.L.L.

Hired across

  • kuwait
  • oman
  • saudi
FAQ

  • What does a Laboratory Technician do in the GCC?

    A Laboratory Technician in the GCC performs core duties related to inventory, iso, safety, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Laboratory Technician?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 4+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Laboratory Technician in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across kuwait, oman, saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Laboratory Technician role?

    Key skills include inventory, iso, safety, audit, lean, communication, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Laboratory Technician in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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