A construction-focused organization with distributed teams across the UAE is hiring an experienced Senior Laboratory Scientist to lead laboratory testing, analytical procedures, and quality control on a fully remote basis. If you have strong scientific expertise and a background in laboratory compliance, this is a chance to shape technical standards across a major, multi-disciplinary operation.
About the Role
The Senior Laboratory Scientist oversees laboratory testing, analytical procedures, scientific investigations, equipment management, and data validation, providing technical leadership to ensure accuracy and reliability of results. The role supports research, product development, environmental monitoring, and construction materials testing, maintaining laboratory quality systems and regulatory compliance across all assigned scientific activities.
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
The UAE’s construction and infrastructure sector continues to demand highly skilled laboratory professionals who can maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance and analytical integrity at scale. This remote Senior Laboratory Scientist role builds advanced expertise in method validation, quality assurance, and technical reporting, positioning experienced scientists for progression into Laboratory Manager, Quality Systems Lead, or Technical Director roles.
Why This Role Matters
Reliable laboratory data underpins safe, compliant construction and engineering decisions. By ensuring data integrity, method validation, and rigorous quality control, the Senior Laboratory Scientist directly protects project safety, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations & Testing
- Oversee daily laboratory operations and ensure testing is conducted accurately and efficiently
- Plan, coordinate, and prioritize laboratory workloads based on project and testing requirements
- Perform, supervise, and review laboratory analyses, experiments, and scientific investigations
- Select appropriate analytical methods and procedures based on sample and technical requirements
Equipment, Sample Management & Data Integrity
- Operate, monitor, and maintain laboratory instruments and specialized testing systems
- Ensure equipment is qualified, calibrated, and maintained according to schedule
- Maintain sample traceability, storage conditions, and accurate testing records
- Review analytical data, calculations, and reports for accuracy and compliance before release
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 or other relevant quality frameworks
- Support laboratory accreditation, internal audits, and external regulatory assessments
- Conduct method validation, performance studies, and proficiency testing participation
- Investigate out-of-specification results and implement corrective and preventive actions
Reporting & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Prepare clear, technically defensible laboratory reports and scientific findings
- Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Quality Assurance, HSE, and Project Management teams
- Support construction materials testing and environmental monitoring as required
Qualifications & Requirements
- Mid-level to senior experience in laboratory operations and analytical testing
- Strong scientific expertise and attention to detail across analytical disciplines
- Experience with method validation, quality assurance, and technical reporting
- Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 or equivalent laboratory quality standards
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fully remote role
- Strong communication skills for presenting technical findings to varied stakeholders
About This Opportunity
This Senior Laboratory Scientist role is a fully remote, full-time position supporting a construction-focused organization’s laboratory, quality, and scientific research functions across the UAE. It offers a strong platform for experienced scientists to lead technical standards, drive data integrity, and advance into senior laboratory leadership roles.
Who Should Apply
This role suits experienced laboratory professionals who combine strong analytical skills with proven quality assurance and compliance expertise. Candidates comfortable working independently in a fully remote, cross-functional environment will be well-suited to this senior-level position.
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