School Laboratory Technician

Description

Provides the knowledge, skills and support necessary for practical science activities to be run in schools, and ensures the safety of staff and students in science laboratories, with a focus on chemical and laboratory management.

Description

Perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in the natural sciences.

Tasks include

• Prepares, distributes and sets up samples and/or demonstrations, equipment and associated scientific materials for practical teaching laboratory use
• Assists science teaching staff with demonstrations, instruction of students on the use of equipment during science experiments, and the application of safety measures
• Maintains scientific teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms, preparation rooms and laboratories in a clean, safe, orderly and secure manner
• Operates laboratory equipment and performs routine operator maintenance and instrument calibrations as required, in compliance with manufacturer specifications
• Maintains a safe laboratory waste storage and disposal system in accordance with departmental guidelines
• Works within a budget to ensure that laboratories have the correct equipment to carry out practicals
• Performs record keeping and stocktaking of equipment and materials within the science department
• Ensures personal protective equipment is in working order, communicates safety concerns to teachers, and writes standard operating procedures for equipment and processes to ensure student and staff safety