School Science Laboratory Technican

Job Title: School Science Laboratory Technician

Department/Division: Secondary & Science Department

Employee Group:Instructional Assistant

Reports to: Secondary Science Subject Lead

Works collaboratively with: Secondary Science Subject Lead & Science Teachers

Supervises: Nil

Key Accountability (Main purpose of this job):

The Science Lab Technician will support the science faculty with preparing laboratory experiments, maintaining and supplying the science preparation room and maintaining the laboratories and equipment.

Responsibilities (Key areas of responsibilities):

To coordinate the preparation of resources for practical lessons that meet both the health & safety standards and the requirements of the classes involved, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department.

Preparation of solutions, materials,cultures for living organisms.

• Assembling apparatus.
• Obtaining materials by local purchase.
• Trialing practical activities.
• Constructing and modifying apparatus.
• Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities.
• Assisting in practical classes & carrying out demonstrations.
• Using initiative to identify areas requiring assistance, without direction, and communicating with staff.

To be responsible for setting up and monitoring systems used in the management and control of

practical resources including:

• Leading on stock control, compiling orders, liaising or negotiating with suppliers and maintaining appropriate records;
• Monitoring, controlling and keeping financial records of the departmental expenditure in accordance with the school’s policy;
• Ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment and suggesting alternatives for suitability and economy.
• Delivery of equipment, materials and organisms to rooms.
• Collection of, cleaning and returning resources to stores in a timely manner
• Maintaining resources, including routine repairs.
• Caring for plants/animals
• Checking stock, keeping stock records and updating inventory
• Ordering supplies in a timely manner

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Diploma in Sciences have specialization in chemistry and/or biology.

• Proficient in the use of basic laboratory technology and willing to learn.

• First aid certification is an asset.

• Preferably 1 year of experience providing Science laboratory assistance in an educational institution or general experience supporting a teacher in a classroom setting