Job Description

Ensuring all assigned Science labs are adequately maintained and resourced with necessary instruments, equipment, glassware and apparatus to support scheduled lab activities for teaching and learning

Planning daily lab activities and duties for the assigned labs

Being in charge of procuring and preparing necessary teaching materials, chemicals, instruments, equipment, glassware and apparatus for scheduled lab activities

Ensuring all lab supplies and resources are sufficient, safe to use, well-maintained and set up properly prior to the lab activities

Performing, or assisting in, the trial of experiments prior to the lab sessions and providing recommendations for improvement where necessary

Operating lab equipment by following operating instructions and troubleshooting equipment faults or breakdowns

Performing, or arranging for, equipment and instrument maintenance and keeping maintenance records

Being in charge of procuring and maintenance of stock for teaching materials, chemicals and consumables, and employing inventory controls for cost effective operations

Ensuring the procurement process is compliant to the current procurement policies and procedures and ensuring all procurement documentation is well-recorded and maintained

Coordinating with teaching and lab staff and ensuring risk assessments are carried out and safety protocols are complied with

Providing advice on the safe use of lab equipment, facilities and resources

Monitoring the performance and professional development of the assigned Lab Officers and providing necessary on-the-job training for them

Monitoring budget utilization and maintaining expenditure records

Maintaining standards of safety and security within the assigned labs, conducting lab safety inspections and ensuring all lab safety equipment are well-maintained

Ensuring proper waste disposal procedures are carried out

Providing technical advice and support to teaching staff/specialists and students

Any other duties assigned by the school


Job Requirements


Diploma in Chemisty or relevant Strong scientific knowledge and technical experience in terms of general/specialized science lab processes and procedures Knowledge of preparing and standardizing chemicals used in labs Knowledge of safe storage of lab equipment and materials Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation as applied to the lab environment Good supervisory skills with ability to liaise well with others and delegate tasks fairly and effectively Able to work independently, and in a team within and across different Science labs (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Research) with a positive attitude Excellent and accurate record-keeping skills, strong IT skills and effective communication skills Strong organization and time management skills and able to work on tight deadlines, multiple tasks and under pressure * This is a 2-year contract (renewable)