Science Lab Technician at Greensteds International School

Responsibilities

• Retrieving, setting up and putting away equipment in a laboratory environment for practical lessons,
• Liaising with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary
• Assisting science teaching staff with classroom demonstrations
• Maintaining a safe chemical storage/handling/disposal system in accordance with current regulations
• Assisting with security of science laboratory and equipment
• Maintaining an inventory of equipment and annual stocktaking
• Keeping a record of the consumables used regularly and maintain adequate supplies of them (including chemicals).
• Ordering equipment and chemicals in consultation with the Procurement Officer
• Assisting with labeling, storage, stock taking and ordering of equipment and chemicals
• Keeping appropriate records of purchases, confirming safe arrival of all products
  Servicing and clean simple laboratory apparatus/equipment
• Developing
• maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment and organize maintenance where required
• Reporting damages to equipment and arrange repairs
• Conducting safety audits for the laboratories
• Creating and maintain chemical and equipment databases
• Maintaining a clean and organized science preparation area.
• Assisting with record keeping
• Evaluating and select equipment, and make recommendations for purchase to Science Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic qualification of at least a Diploma but desirably a Bachelor’s Degree
• A proven progressive experience in a similar or higher role
• Practical experience within a school environment would be advantageous
• A high level of communication and listening skills, organizational and problem-solving skills
• A motivated researcher with the ability to motivate and build a rapport with people
• Flexibility and adaptability
• An empathetic, non-judgmental and ethical approach
• The ability to work individually or as part of a team
• The ability to manage your own caseload and the capability to work under pressure