Lab Assistant

**Primary Responsibility**:
**Maintenance**:

- Taking care of laboratory equipment and apparatus
- Carrying out and arranging for maintenance and repair of resources
- Constructing and modifying apparatus
- Stock taking and organizing the storing of chemicals and equipment
- Obtaining materials by local purchase
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment, including washing glassware, disposing of waste properly, and keeping workstations tidy and safe functioning.
- Arrange and label specimens, materials, and equipment for easy access.
- Report any malfunctioning equipment to the Laboratory Manager and assist in coordinating repairs or replacements.

**Operational**
- Trialing practical activities
- Making up solutions, assembling apparatus, delivering equipment to rooms.
- Occasionally assisting in class practical including carrying out demonstration.
- Collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores.
- General Laboratory cleaning: bench surfaces and fixed equipment (laboratory sinks, emptying/supervising the emptying of sink traps)
- Disposing of waste materials
- Prepare, label, and organize samples or specimens for experiments and research purposes.
- Follow precise instructions to measure, mix, and dilute substances as required.

**Inventory Management**:

- Monitor and manage inventory levels of chemicals, reagents, and laboratory supplies.
- Order and restock materials as needed, maintaining accurate records of inventory.

**Technical**:

- Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities
- Providing technical support to experienced and trainee teachers including health and safety guidance
- Keeping up to date with developments in practical science and health and safety requirements
- Carrying out health and safety checks on laboratories, prep rooms and stores
- Assist researchers, scientists, or educators in conducting experiments, including setting up apparatus, monitoring processes, and collecting data.
- Follow experimental protocols and procedures diligently.

**Secondary Responsibilities**:

- Attend and participate in staff and working group meetings and training as appropriate.
- Perform other related duties as required
- Collaborate with laboratory staff, researchers, and educators to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
- Provide support during demonstrations and experiments for educational purposes.

**Lab Safety Compliance**:

- Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Ensure safety equipment, such as eyewash stations and fire extinguishers, is in working order.

**Data Recording**:

- Record and document experimental data, observations, and test results accurately.
- Assist researchers or scientists in organizing and maintaining research records.

**Lab Cleanliness and Organization**:

- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment, including washing glassware, disposing of waste properly, and keeping workstations tidy.
- Arrange and label specimens, materials, and equipment for easy access.
- The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. Flexibility is required and the incumbent is expected to carry out any other related duties that are necessary for the optimum functioning of the school as a whole._

**REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS**:

- Graduate/Post Graduate from recognized university/institutions in relevant field, additional coursework or certification in laboratory techniques is a plus.
- Prior teaching experience highly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
- Good understanding of laboratory information systems and automated laboratory equipment, Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling materials and recording data.
- A critical thinker with strong attention to detail.
- Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear understanding of laboratory safety procedures and protocols.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Outstanding analytical abilities
- Motivation to work with children and young people.
- Technology inclined and computer literate (Operating systems (Windows, Office suites (G Suite) / Presentation software (PowerPoint) / Spreadsheets (Google Spreadsheets) / Communication and collaboration tools (Google Meet, Zoom)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person