Laboratory Technician

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting scientific experiments and educational activities in a laboratory setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and Development   

• To contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long-term projects.
• Offer professional guidance, assistance and support to students and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
• To provide technical advice and support on safety and health issues to teaching staff and students.
• Designing, constructing and modifying apparatus.
• Preparing standard solutions.
• Setting up and caring for plant and animal collections.
• Purifying chemicals and treating waste.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• To ensure the cleaning and maintenance of laboratories and associated apparatus.
• To ensure the safe storage and accessibility of equipment, materials and apparatus after use.
• To ensure that both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment are carried out to the required standard.
• To ensure safe treatment and disposal of used/waste materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards.

Professional Requirements

• Understand professional responsibilities and operate within school policies.
• Maintain subject expertise and uphold high standards of conduct.
• Work collaboratively with staff and contribute to school activities, meetings and events.
• Engage with parents and the learning community while pursuing personal professional development.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• A Diploma or higher in a Biology or equivalent
• High School Certificate or a certificate of equivalence.
• Minimum of 2–5 years in secondary section as Lab Technician.
• Experience in using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in an international school setting.