SCHOOL SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Laboratory Technician

SCHOOL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (BATCE 6th FORM)

Job Summary:

The Lab Technician is responsible for providing direct technical support to the Science Department. The incumbent will carry out risk assessments as appropriate and ensure all lab/science-based teaching activities are carried out in accordance with extant school policies and/or best practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for the Sixth Form Science Department.
• Prepare apparatus, materials and solutions as directed by the Head of Department, Sciences
• Issue, set up, check and modify equipment and apparatus for use in practical lab exercises.
• Run trial experiments and prepare samples prior to lab sessions.
• Guide students on the safe and effective use of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with the supervision of students performing experiments.
• Retrieve, store and label apparatus after lab sessions. 
• Refill, replace and return unused supplies and reagents to its designated area.
• Liaise with TRINCOL to dispose of waste laboratory materials in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.  
• Maintain, fix or arrange for the repair of apparatus and equipment.
• Maintain records and logs of all maintenance and servicing of equipment.
• Check deliveries and reorder essential items as necessary.
• Manage the inventory and account for losses.
• Maintain lab documentation systems including organization of work sheets; filing; hazard data; chemical database and risk assessments.
• Circulate and implement all appropriate Health and Safety regulations and practices with respect to the Laboratory setting.
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations and safe practices are complied with at all times.
• Ensure the labs are clean and secure when not in use.
• Develop new systems in the Laboratory to improve the technical support service. ·
• Use Quartzy to manage the Lab’s workflow
• Other appropriate technical duties as requested by the Head of Department Sciences

Qualifications / Experience

• 5 GCE/CXC O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics, English and two (2) Science subjects 
• Science Technician’s Diploma or Associate Degree in Laboratory Science. 
• At least 1 year of work experience at an academic institution or a laboratory. 
• Experience using Quartzy will be considered an asset.

 Essential Attributes:

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively both orally and written
• Ability to multi-task · Ability to analyze and solve problems 
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment 
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills 
• Ability to follow instructions and strictly follow procedures

Interested persons are asked to submit their resume by

 May 27, 2022

We thank all applicants for their interest and inform that unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.