Science Laboratory Assistant at Teaching Jobs

Job Description:

Latest job information from Teaching Jobs for the position of Science Laboratory Assistant. If the Science Laboratory Assistant vacancy in Windsor NSW matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Teaching Jobs for the position of Science Laboratory Assistant below matches your qualifications.

The candidate must be dynamic, enthusiastic, well-organised, and innovative in their role, as well as having the ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide support for the science laboratories.

The role of the Science Laboratory Assistant, is a delegated responsibility by the Principal and will work closely with the Head of Science and the Science Department for the leadership and management of the following key areas:

• preparing and organising equipment and materials for Junior and Senior classes (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) through the Risk Assessment Web Portal
• providing advice and assistance to teaching staff in regards to matters of laboratory safety
• proper care, handling, labelling, maintenance and disposal of all chemicals
• safe handling, maintenance and care of all scientific and laboratory equipment, electrical goods and instruments
• computing Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment forms and obtaining relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
• conducting regular stock-takes
• performing routine servicing and maintenance of equipment
• arranging repair, where necessar,y of equipment by external agencies
• caring for fauna and flora in accordance with current regulations
• cleaning and returning to store all apparatus used in practical work periods
• cleaning of laboratories, preparation and storage areas and maintaining a neat and ordered storage system
• other duties as directed.
• Working 76 hrs per fortnight Monday to Friday

General clerical tasks

• ordering equipment and chemicals
• unpacking, sorting and checking new equipment
• locating, counting and recording items and chemicals
• setting up an accident report file and reporting all accidents
• checking for repairs to Science classroom furniture and fixtures, etc
• reporting malfunctions to the College Maintenance.

• Significant experience in schools would be highly regarded
• IT experience to facilitate the maintenance of records
• relevant Science qualifications
• sound knowledge and understanding of the use of Hazardous Substances Risk Assessments and Materials Safety and Data sheets
• Understanding of and implementation of Work Health Safety and Globally Harmonised System
• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the latest developments in laboratory technician practices
• excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• self-starter who shows initiative
• demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision
• be physically capable of undertaking associated manual work
• Current First Aid Certificate would be an advantage
• Current Working With Children Check approval number is essential.

Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter please ensure you attach the following;

• current CV
• cover letter
• three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last principal.

Job Info:

• Company: Teaching Jobs
• Position: Science Laboratory Assistant
• Work Location: Windsor NSW
• Country: AU

How to Submit an Application:

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