School Laboratory Technician: OSCA 311536

Provides the knowledge, skills and support necessary for practical science activities to be run in schools, and ensures the safety of staff and students in science laboratories, with a focus on chemical and laboratory management.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Prepares, distributes and sets up samples and/or demonstrations, equipment and associated scientific materials for practical teaching laboratory use
• Assists science teaching staff with demonstrations, instruction of students on the use of equipment during science experiments, and the application of safety measures
• Maintains scientific teaching resources, classrooms, storerooms, preparation rooms and laboratories in a clean, safe, orderly and secure manner
• Operates laboratory equipment and performs routine operator maintenance and instrument calibrations as required, in compliance with manufacturer specifications
• Maintains a safe laboratory waste storage and disposal system in accordance with departmental guidelines
• Works within a budget to ensure that laboratories have the correct equipment to carry out practicals
• Performs record keeping and stocktaking of equipment and materials within the science department
• Ensures personal protective equipment is in working order, communicates safety concerns to teachers, and writes standard operating procedures for equipment and processes to ensure student and staff safety