The Temporary Laboratory Officer / Assistant will assist the laboratory technician in the operation, care, maintenance and improvement of the science laboratories in the school.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:


ROUTINE DUTIES

1. Open and lock doors and windows of laboratories;
2. Sweep the floor in the laboratories, store room and adjacent corridors;
3. Empty waste bins;
4. Clean whiteboards and replenish markers;
5. Clean basins and sinks;
6. Dust and clean items such as benches, stools, shelves, apparatus and bottles;
7. Refill reagent bottles;
8. Wash bench cloths;
9. Prepare the correct apparatus and reagents for use;
10. Assist the laboratory technician to account for all apparatus and reagents used;
11. Assist teachers to provide additional apparatus, record student particulars who damage apparatus, replace and dispose damaged apparatus properly;
12. Check all gas valves to ensure that they are closed after use;
13. Identify laboratory safety issues and report to the lab technician;
14. Wash glassware with detergent and other apparatus as directed;
15. Clean, dry and store all apparatus in the designated storage area.
16. Perform minor repairs on apparatus;
17. Make gadgets for experiments and build up resources for the demonstration of science concepts;
18. Maintain the gadgets in working condition.

WEEKLY DUTIES

1. Empty and clean cupboards and shelves;
2. Oil apparatus and other items which rusts easily;
3. Grease the glass stoppers;
4. Polish glass cupboard doors and brass equipment;
5. Inspect and thoroughly clean the drainage system in the laboratories.

TERMLY DUTIES

1. Treat bench tops and paint fittings and equipment;
2. Ensure all apparatus and reagent bottle labels are neat and visible.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Assist in the annual stock taking of inventory;
2. Assist in the preparations for school and faculty events and activities.

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Minimum of National Trade Certificate Grade III in the technical discipline or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years experience in similar capacity
• The ability to perform daily routine activities and a team player

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Interested applicants please email updated curriculum vitae to [email protected]. Please indicate the position title you are applying for in the subject field of the email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be notified.