RESPONSIBLE TO: Head Teacher

WORKING TIME: Full time

PURPOSE: To play a major role under the auspices of the Trustees and under the overall direction of the Principal in:

Summary of Responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Lab Technician is responsible for: providing direct technical support to the teaching and learning of science-based subjects (Biology, chemistry and Physics); carrying out risk assessments as appropriate, and ensuring all lab/science-based teaching activities are carried out in accordance with extant school policies and/or best practice.

Main Duties

·        Provide any experiment about Biology, Chemistry & Physics directed by the science teachers.

·        Prepare apparatus, materials and solutions as directed by the Science teachers.

·        Set up, check and issue, equipment and apparatus for use in practical lessons.

·        Construct and modify apparatus as required by the science teacher.

·        Retrieve and clear away apparatus.

·        Assist with the development of apparatus and equipment for use in practical activities.

·        Disposal of waste laboratory materials including materials including chemicals, micro biological waste, animal waste in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.

·        Carry out and arrange for the maintenance and repair of apparatus and equipment.

·        Maintain required records and logs of all maintenance and servicing of equipment & facilities.

·        Check deliveries & reorder essential items as necessary.

·        Assist with the establishment and maintenance of Science Department resources.

·        Other appropriate technical duties as requested by the Science teacher.

·        Ensure the labs are secure when not in use.

·        Ensure statutory safety regulations and safe practice is complied with, relating to teacher/technician skills qualifications, and student involvement in the labs, classrooms and workshops.

·        Maintain knowledge of and follow the correct procedures for handling all biological, chemical and physical materials used within the Science Learning Area.

·        Follow safe storage practice of all materials used within the Science Learning Area.

·        Keep updated file of Material Safety Data Sheets.

·        Keep updated file system and control of all chemical and safety audits.

·        Keep an updated stock list which is easily accessible to all staff.

·        Liaise with teaching staff to develop new practical ideas and advise on schemes of work.

·        Develop new systems in the laboratories and prep rooms to improve the technical support service.

·        Carry out in-house repairs, calibration and maintenance and source contractors for external repairs.

·        Maintain a thorough stock control and order system.

·        Manage the inventory and account for losses.

·        Ensure an up to date chemical database exists.

·        Maintain lab documentation systems including organization of work sheets, filing, hazard data, legal records and risk assessments.

·        Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·        Help organize lessons if the teacher(s) are absent

General

·        Any other duty commensurate with the grade as requested by the Science teachers

Other Specific Duties:

·        Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job.