Science Lab Assistant

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment, chemicals and supplies for chemistry, physics and biology labs under the teacher’s guidance.
• Ensures safe work environment by complying with regulations for handling hazardous materials and follows waste regulations and proper procedures in the disposal of chemicals.
• Cleans up hazardous spills, such as mercury and acids and bases and administers first aid related to chemical accidents as required.
• Performs titrations to verify the concentration of standardized solutions.
• Maintains and repairs lab equipment such as electroscopes and ray boxes.
• Properly sterilizes equipment and cleans glassware using the appropriate solvents.
• Maintains set of reagents for specific lab activities & Chemical Storage standards.
• Assists teachers in the marking of objective student work.
• Assists teachers in supervising activities, such as field trips.
• Overseas the inventory of lab equipment and chemical supplies including ordering and handling the required chemicals and gases such as helium, hydrogen and oxygen, under the direction of the Science staff; maintains the inventory spreadsheet for budget purposes.
• Orders textbooks and other equipment through the custodian and/or office supply company as directed by the Science staff.
• Performs other assigned comparable or transient duties, which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by this job description.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in a classroom setting.
• Good levels of written and spoken English.
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for working with students.
• Good team player, able to work well as part of a team.
• Experience in a similar role is desired.
• Ambassador International School - Mankhool 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.