[ref. e232816] Jurong East - Lab Technician

Work collaboratively with: Secondary Science Learning Leader and Science Teachers

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY (Main purpose of this job):

The Science Lab Technician will support the science faculty with preparing laboratory experiments, maintaining and supplying the science preparation room and maintaining the laboratories and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Key areas of responsibility):

• Preparation of solutions, materials, cultures for living organisms
• Assembling apparatus.
• Obtaining materials by local purchase.
• Trialing practical activities as required
• Constructing and modifying apparatus as required
• Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities
• Assisting in practical classes & carrying out demonstrations
• Using initiative to identify areas requiring assistance, without direction, and communicating with staff.

To be responsible for setting up and monitoring systems used in the management and control of

practical resources including:

• Leading on stock control, compiling orders, liaising or negotiating with suppliers and maintaining appropriate records;
• Monitoring , controlling and keeping financial records of the departmental expenditure in accordance with the school’s policy;
• Ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment and suggesting alternatives for suitability and economy.
• Delivery of equipment, materials and organisms to rooms.
• Collection of, cleaning and returning resources to stores in a timely manner
• Maintaining resources, including routine repairs.
• Caring for plants/animals
• Checking stock, Keeping stock records and updating inventory
• Ordering supplies in a timely manner

To ensure the maintenance of a healthy & safe working environment through:

• Actively contributing to the assessment, monitoring and review of both health & safety procedures and information resources;
• Keeping up to date with current procedures and practices through continuing professional development;
• Provision of technical advice and support on health & safety issues to teaching and trainee technical staff;
• Safe treatment & disposal of used materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards;
• Safe treatment, handling and storage of hazardous substances;
• Maintain healthy & safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.
• Organising and storing resources
• General cleaning of laboratory bench surfaces and fixed equipment weekly
• Cleaning laboratory sinks monthly
• Cleaning used equipment daily
• Disposing of waste materials and expired chemicals as required
• Keeping up-to-date with health & safety requirements and with developments in practical Science.
• Organising, storing and checking the condition of chemicals and equipment

To annually review the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the laboratory and all health and

safety procedures with the Head of Facility.

To oversee and obtain the registration and renewal of licence on hazardous substance with the

relevant government authorities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• North American community college equivalent education in experimental sciences with laboratory experience (or local university level is an asset). Singapore context - minimum Diploma in Sciences (chemistry and/or biology)
• Must have specialization in chemistry and/or biology (with experience in chemistry)
• Experience and/or education in physics is an asset
• WHMIS or equivalent certification
• Proficient in basic laboratory technology
• First aid certification is an asset
• 2 years or more work experience in a Science-related area
• Initiative, independence, organization and time-management
• Good knowledge of computers, including use of Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets