Lab Technician

Job description / Role

Job Description

• Organize technical support to the science department including assisting in practical classes and demonstrations, preparing resources, assembling apparatus and clearing away promptly after each lesson.
• Give technical advice to teachers, technicians and pupils and students.
• Carry out risk assessments for practical activities.
• Maintain an orderly working environment in the prep rooms and labs.
• Take a role in the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long-term projects and offer professional guidance, assistance and support to pupils and teachers on the practical aspects of the curriculum.
• Design, construct and modify apparatus.
• Set up and care for plant and animal collections.
• Prepare standard solutions, purify chemicals, treat waste.
• Keep up to date with health and safety requirements and developments in practical science by ensuring that relevant literature is available and attend relevant courses.
• Give health and safety advice to technical staff, teachers and students. Disposal of hazardous waste materials. Organize the storage of hazardous materials in appropriate secure conditions. Monitor and review both health and safety procedures and information resources.
• Check fume cupboards, pressure vessels and first-aid kits; carry out electrical and other safety checks.
• Organize, store and check the condition of chemicals and equipment. Repair or replace equipment as needed.
• Ensure the department's resources are maintained to the required standards.
• Liaise with school operations team where needed to ensure labs are clean and equipment works.
• Ensure the availability of suitable materials and equipment and suggest alternatives for suitability and economy.
• Maintain stock control and maintain appropriate records.

Skills

Education, Training and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of chemistry and physics, safety in a lab, working with practical equipment and able to prepare chemicals for practical use.
• Well organized and proactive.
• Worked in a practical setting of a school, hospital, laboratory or industry.

Personal Qualities:

• Managing self and resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Delivering results.
• Learner focus.
• Problem solving.
• Teamwork.
• Communicating.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Education

• B.Sc and M.Sc in Physics.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.