Laboratory Support Specialist
1 day ago
About the Job:
This is a part-time position, typically working during school hours (Monday to Friday), with some flexibility required during busy periods such as exam preparation. As a Practical Science Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting teachers in delivering practical experiments, helping students as needed and ensuring experiments run smoothly and safely. You will also be responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables, replenishing stock as required and assisting with ordering materials.
Key Responsibilities:
* Experiment Assistance: Assist teachers in delivering practical experiments, helping students as needed and ensuring experiments run smoothly and safely.
* Equipment Maintenance: Regularly maintain and clean laboratory equipment, ensuring that all tools, glassware, and apparatus are in good working order.
* Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all science laboratories, including the correct storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials. Assist with the preparation of risk assessments for practical experiments and ensure safety procedures are followed. Provide first aid support in case of minor laboratory accidents, and ensure safety equipment such as eyewash stations and fire extinguishers are readily available.
* Inventory and Resource Management: Maintain an accurate inventory of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and consumables. Replenish stock as required and assist with ordering materials. Keep laboratories, prep rooms, and storage areas organized and tidy, ensuring all resources are easily accessible for staff and students.
Requirements:
* Scientific Knowledge: Understanding of basic scientific principles across biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques.
* Attention to Detail: Ability to follow detailed instructions and ensure precision in preparing experiments, handling chemicals, and maintaining equipment.
* Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain an orderly environment.
* Health and Safety Awareness: Thorough understanding of health and safety procedures, including COSHH regulations and the handling of hazardous materials.
* Teamwork: Ability to work closely with teachers, students, and other technicians to support science education within the school.
Estimated Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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