Science Laboratory Technician

Liaise with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment setting a priority system where necessary.
Prepare solutions, stains and media and any other set-ups for use in the laboratory or practicals.
Deliver required practicals to classrooms; collect and clean equipment after practicals.
Maintain a safe chemical storage/handling disposal system in accordance with current regulations.
Advise science teaching staff on technical components of curriculum.
Assist with security of science laboratories and equipment.
Care of flora and fauna within the science department, in accordance with current handling and prevention of cruelty regulations.
Collect and maintain living specimens (in accordance with regulations).
Collect off campus scientific materials and field samples.
Advise and assist science teaching staff in safety matters relating to the science laboratory.
Liaise with organisations and industries for the purpose of acquiring equipment etc.
Liaise with other schools to share resources.
Maintain inventory of equipment.
Assist with labelling, storage, stocktaking and ordering of equipment and chemicals.
Set-up simple glassware/general equipment for laboratory use.
Service and clean simple laboratory apparatus/equipment.
Develop maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment.
Safety

Employ safe work practices in the laboratory and Art chemical supplies by applying current Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
Advise and assist Science and Art teaching staff in safety matters, including risk assessments and control of hazards involving practical activities relating to Science.
Maintain safety equipment and supplies (Personal Protective Equipment, PPE) in Science areas.
Safe storage and disposal of biological residues in accordance with current regulations.
Review and assess teacher completed risk assessments.
Assess, document and review risks and control procedures for hazards presented by materials and processes used in the preparation of experiment requests in Science & Art
Administration

Work and maintain effective systems for use, allocation and maintenance of Science rooms, materials and equipment, setting a priority system if necessary.
Assist with security of Science rooms and equipment.
Maintain an inventory of equipment and chemicals.
Maintain an up-to-date MSDS file for all chemicals.
Maintain an up-to-date Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances manifest.
Manage an effective system of labelling, storage, stocktaking and ordering of equipment and chemicals.
Manage the Science Class Materials budget.
Liaise with organisations and industries for the purpose of acquiring equipment, etc.
Other duties as required by the Principal.