Lab Technician

Job Description

ISP Lab Technician Key Responsibilities 

• Liaising with academic staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements, resources and work plans.
• Running trials of experiments prior to classes.
• Preparing equipment, resources and chemicals for lessons, examinations and events.
• Prepare updated chemical stock lists on a regular basis.
• Notifying staff of missing resources 48hrs in advance
• Preparation and installation of science equipment for demonstration lessons
• Ensuring that equipment is properly maintained and cleaned, and that chemicals, medical supplies and other materials are appropriately stored
• Prepare and updating stock lists of all science equipment / chemicals in each lab and an overall stock list on a regular basis.
• Supporting the work of teachers in classes and laboratory sessions.
• Managing the stock control of chemicals and equipment.
• Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly, dealing with health and safety emergencies and liaising with the health and safety officers
• Assist Science staff with display boards, photocopying of assessments, worksheets...etc,
• Help Science staff with data entry
• Annual international and local order preparation and translation
• Weekly local requisitions to be organised and delivered
• Researching alternative experiments, resources and chemicals
• Coordinating efficient storage of science equipment in classrooms and preparatory laboratories
• Establishing links with technicians across the city and with ISP

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications/Training
Degree / Diploma in Science – A background knowledge of Science

Skills

• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good ICT skills including familiarity with MS Word and Powerpoint.
• Detailed, well-organized and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take responsibility and initiative
• Experience working in a laboratory (preparing solutions to specific concentrations etc an advantage
• Able to work as part of a team

Standards and quality assurance

• Support the aims and ethos of the school
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Attend team and staff meetings
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
• Clean criminal records

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. 

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.