Biology Teacher

The Lab Technician assists and supports science teachers in the implementation of the science curriculum and its related instructional activities. He/she provides technical support and ensures a safe environment under which science experiments can be conducted.

The Lab Technician works under the direct supervision of the Science Coordinator. He/she assists science teachers through a range of activities including readying lab equipment and materials ahead of science classes and conducting science experiment to support science classes. He/she employs safe practices in the lab by applying the Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations. He/she also ensures the safe storage and disposal of both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and biological deposits, cleaning, sanitizing and safely storing lab equipment and materials, and sanitizing lab premises..

Instructional Support

1. Collaborates with science teachers on scientific experiments

2. Advises science teachers on the technical requirements of the curriculum

3. Communicates with science teachers on the preparations required ahead of their class

4. Conducts lab experiments in front of science teachers and students

5. Collects and preserves live samples to support life science lessons

6. Provides guidance to teachers and students on the proper use of lab

equipment

7. Uses science related ICT tools in demonstrations and lab sessions

8. Acts as a consultant to science teachers on safety procedures in lab usage

9. Supervises students in the lab and ensures that all student adhere to lab instructions

10. Ensures the integration of safety and health practices (e.g. wearing safety goggles and lab gowns during science experiments) during lab sessions

Preparation, Maintenance and Care

1. Ensures that adequate notice is given by teachers in order to prepare lab materials and equipment (chemical solutions, projector, etc.)

2. Maintains an inventory of lab equipment

3. Logs orders for lab materials and equipment in consultation with the Science

Coordinator

4. Checks science lab equipment regularly to ensure that they are working

properly

5. Establishes and maintains a safe system for labeling, storing, handling and

disposing of chemical and biological materials according to proper guidelines

6. Maintains an updated and easily accessible Material Safety Data Sheet

(MSDS)

7. Maintains an accurate and updated record of consumables and ensures replenishing regularly

8. Maintains an accurate inventory record of equipment and confirms and logs the safe receipt of new ones

9. Reports any damage to lab equipment and arranges for damage repairs

10. Ensures that all lab equipment are clean and safe to use

11. Orders current catalogues and price lists from laboratory supplies companies

12. Prepares budget requirements for the acquisition of new supplies and equipment

13. Maintains a clean and well organized experiment preparation location

14. Conducts regular safety audits and inspections

15. Treats chemical spills with extreme caution and cleans them up using proper

procedures

16. Administers first aid when needed