St Martin’s College is looking to hire an enthusiastic, conscientious, and self-motivated person as a Lab Technician on a full-time basis, who would provide a key role in assisting with the preparation of materials and equipment for lessons.

Essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• The Science Lab Technician is expected to maintain an inventory of chemicals, supplies and equipment, and handle and dispose of hazardous materials.

• Assist the science teachers with the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for laboratory experiments and maintenance routines for the purpose of ensuring a safe and effective work environment.

• Order and purchase supplies as required.

• Maintenance, preparation, and cleaning of laboratory equipment.

• Organisation and maintenance of efficient and secure storage systems for equipment and materials.

• Prepare and provide equipment for lessons as required.

• Preparation of laboratory solutions, chemicals and equipment for the science labs for the purpose of providing classroom instruction.

• Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with legislation for the purpose of meeting regulatory compliance and providing a safe environment.

• Stock control includes preparing lists of replacements as required.

• Assist with completing and collating statistical records/returns.

• Assist with maintenance of the Science Department administration system.

• To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be determined by the Head/s.

Skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Educational background in science 

• Be in possession of a clean police conduct

• Able to work in a team

• Candidates with experience in the educational sector would be given preference