Science Lab Technician (Temporary)

*JOB PURPOSE: Support the Science teachers to deliver effective and safe practical investigations that facilitate the Science learning of BIS students



*OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIP: Science teachers, Teaching Assistant Team, Reprographics team



*REPORTING TO: Head of Science/ Senior Laboratory Technician _ Health & Safety Officer



*SAFER PRACTICES: The British International School, HCMC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers in accordance with our safer recruitment practice. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates' suitability to work with children.



*GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the overall control of the Head of Science and Senior Technician, to coordinate the use and development of practical resources and facilities

• Preparing of resources, chemicals and apparatus and running trials of experiments prior to lessons

• Following the department requisitions process

• Ensuring all health and safety procedures are understood, followed and used correctly

• Providing advice on health and safety issues to teachers and support staff

• Carry out risk assessments for technician activities

• Taking an active role in the evaluation process and in-service training aimed at improving performance in the role

• Assisting in practical lessons and carrying out demonstrations

• Collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores

• Assisting in the assessment, monitoring and review of health and safety procedures

• Organising, storing and checking the condition of chemicals and equipment so that they meet the needs of the Science department

• Repairing and constructing specific pieces of equipment

• Preparing solutions, purifying chemicals and treating waste in order to dispose of any hazardous material in accordance with health and safety guidelines and the law

• Regular checking of all Science areas and ensuring they are clean, maintained and well-stocked

• General laboratory cleaning of bench surfaces, glassware and equipment

• Organising individual teacher meetings in order to discuss practical work

• Assisting in the taking of inventory

• Procuring materials by local purchase when necessary

• Assisting in the annual requisition process

• Assisting in issuing and receiving textbooks to and from students and academic staff

• Attending staff meetings, and other school events as deemed appropriate by the Head of Campus

• Working with individual students on research projects

• Completing general support tasks such as display boards, photocopying, filing, labelling, etc.

• Performing other duties given by Head of Science Department/Teacher of Science