Job Description

Performing house-keeping duties and ensuring general maintenance of the assigned labs, store and preparation rooms for a clean and safe working environment
Ensuring that standard lab instruments, equipment, glassware and apparatus are well-maintained and in good working condition
Carrying out routine lab procedures such preparation of simple chemical solutions and culture media
Performing setup and clean-up of lab supplies, apparatus and equipment for scheduled lab activities
Ensuring sufficient supplies for scheduled lab activities, and replenishing laboratory chemicals and replacing apparatus when required
Issuing and retrieving apparatus and teaching materials as directed
Carrying out simple maintenance, calibration and repair of minor faults in lab apparatus, equipment and instruments
Performing stock-take and updating of stock cards and electronic inventory lists as directed
Maintaining and updating relevant lab records (e.g. loan books) and carrying out simple data entry
Conducting lab safety inspections and maintaining lab safety equipment as directed
Any other duties assigned by the school

Job Requirements

Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures including lab rules and regulations
Good hand-and-eye coordination and the ability to use standard technical equipment with accuracy
Able to learn new specific, practical techniques and apply this knowledge to provide technical support for lab users
Able to perform simple maintenance, calibration and repair of minor faults in lab apparatus, equipment and instruments
Excellent housekeeping and lab maintenance skills
Able to read and understand written instructions
Able to work independently and in a team with a positive attitude
Able to adapt to different working environments (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Research)
Have a high level of accuracy and a good eye for details
Able to maintain records and inventories
Competent in computer skills
Good verbal communication skills
Able to demonstrate and share good lab practices with other lab staff
Good organization and time management skills and able to work on tight deadlines, multiple tasks and under pressure