Science Laboratory Assistant |School

Job Description

The Services required are set out as follows:

a. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Science laboratories

and preparation room.

b. Maintain a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment.

a. Prepare, set up and clear equipment, apparatus, specimens

and materials for practical lessons, demonstrations and

experiments.

b. Work closely with the HOD/Science and teachers to prepare

resources for curriculum lessons, enrichment programmes and

ad hoc Science activities.

c. Provide support during practical lessons where required.

a. Maintain laboratory equipment, apparatus, models and

teaching resources in good working condition.

b. Maintain accurate inventory, stock, usage and breakage

records.

c. Conduct annual stocktaking and recommend the purchase or

replacement of equipment and consumables.

d. Support the procurement of Science apparatus, equipment and

consumables by monitoring stock levels, preparing purchase

requests, obtaining quotations where required, verifying

deliveries and updating inventory records.

e. Report faulty or damaged equipment promptly.

a. Ensure the safe storage, handling and proper record-keeping

of chemicals.

b. Maintain laboratory safety equipment and report safety hazards

immediately.

c. Uphold safe laboratory practices and comply with school safety

procedures.

a. Manage the distribution and collection of Science teaching and

learning resources, including teachers’ desk copies.

b. Support Science-related programmes such as E2K, Green

Club, STEM activities and other departmental initiatives.

c. Perform other laboratory-related duties assigned by the

HOD/Science or School Leaders.