High School Science Laboratory Technician (10.5 months)

• The preparation and setting up of the practical requirements of the teaching staff in the appropriate room or laboratory.
• Assist/attend Science meetings and activities.
• Check and Restock used items
• Meet regularly with each teacher/course team to go over the upcoming labs or curriculum needs.
• Position works for 10.5 months per year Aug-June.

• Trains staff OR ORGANISE staff to be trained to use equipment as requested.
• Assist teachers and students to locate materials.
• Organize prep room in a manner that all teachers can find items if necessary.
• Give advice and have KNOWLEDGE on the use and storage of toxic and dangerous materials.
• Acquire relevant catalogues and materials.
• Distribute all relevant information to staff.

• Maintain an efficient work area. (collecting equipment upon completion of labs)
• Obtain the relevant resources.
• Determine appropriate cleaning practices.
• Use appropriate safety equipment.
• Work in accordance with safety procedures.
• Proper storage, use, and disposal of all restricted materials in accordance with legislated and accepted environmental and safety laws.
• Maintain existing biological materials.
• Monitor and maintain stock-take of chemicals
• The cleaning of lab ware on an on-going basis during the day that a lab is going on.
• The sterilization of utensils
• The storage of chemicals and equipment in the appropriate area after their use.
• The maintenance and minor repair of equipment. Thoroughly check ahead of usage and before re-storing for the following year that equipment is working properly.
• Check with Department Head about repair, discarding and/or replacing g any broken equipment.
• The safe and proper disposal of dangerous and toxic chemicals.
• Going to local markets for purchase of disposable items for class use.

• Complete order forms, record and receipt orders and forward relevant information to Department Chair for approval and then forwarding to the Accounts Department.

• Assist in the development of the Department’s budget.
• Obtain quotations for purchases. Assess quotations for appropriate pricing.
• Track materials purchased (amount and cost) during the year
• Keep note and follow up of all "back orders".
• Costing and feasibility of repairs to equipment.

• Actively track down local (HK), regional (China, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia) and over-seas sources for materials.

• Assist in the classroom when appropriate and requested. Instructions given to students on an individual and group basis.
• In the classroom, alert teacher to inappropriate student behavior.
• In the classroom, assist maintaining safe practices.
• Set up labs for students (materials prepared and stations set up) as per instructor’s directions.
• Assist teacher in the classrooms with labs as requested,
• Assist teachers with practical activities in the classroom as required, including demonstrating and assisting staff and students with practical activities.

• Supervision of students taking make up tests.
• Undertake other duties and functions as required that will impact and strengthen the contributions of the department and overall operations of the school.

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field of study.

• Technical and/or academic background in laboratory work.

• Responsible, independent, knowledgeable (particularly in chemistry), proficiency in Google apps for Education. Flexible and with a good sense of humor.

• At HKIS, each child’s welfare is paramount. We act to ensure that our students enjoy the right to be protected from harm and exploitation and have their welfare safeguarded.

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