Lab Technician

Description

Job Description

Lab Technician

Type: Permanent

Department: Academic

Line Manager: Head of Science

Functional Reporting: N/A

Purpose of the role

The Science Technician plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality science education by providing technical assistance to the Science Department. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the effective preparation, maintenance, and availability of materials, equipment, and resources required for practical science lessons. This includes supporting teaching staff during practical sessions, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and contributing to the efficient running of the department. The technician will also assist in demonstrations, manage inventories, and support the development of engaging and safe practical learning experiences for students.

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

• Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

• Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

• Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

• Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

DSGD Key Responsibilities

Specific Duties

• To coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department:
• Preparation of resources, assembling apparatus
• Obtaining materials by local purchase
• Stock taking and recording
• Giving technical advice to teachers, technicians and pupils/students
• Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities
• Assisting in practical classes &carrying out demonstrations

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
• Sharing of technical advice and support on health & safety issues to teaching and technical staff
• Safe treatment & disposal of used materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards;
• Healthy & safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.
• Disposal of waste materials
• Checking fume cupboards, pressure vessels and first-aid kits; carrying out electrical and other safety checks, etc.
• Organising, storing and checking the condition of chemicals and equipment
• Attending department meetings when required

To contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources:

• Constructing & modifying apparatus
• Setting up and caring for plant and animal collections
• Preparing standard solutions, purifying chemicals, treating waste

General

• Attend staff/subject meetings as appropriate
• Attend Inset training events
• To complete any other tasks commensurate with the post as requested by a Head of Department and SLT.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• A scientific background is a requirement including laboratory experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Degree subject which is on the approved list from the MOE
• Required teaching certification for Qatar MOEHE
• A degree or HND in a science subject is advantageous but not essential
• Ability to learn specific, practical techniques and apply this knowledge to solve technical problems
• Good hand and eye coordination and the ability to use technical equipment with accuracy
• The ability to maintain and calibrate technical equipment
• Time management skills to work on several different projects at the same time
• Excellent communication skills in order to work effectively with colleagues
• Experience in providing demonstrations
• Basic knowledge of First Aid advantageous.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.