Laboratory Technician

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cataloguing recordings and making them available when requested
  
• Coordinating work in the laboratory to ensure efficient use is made of equipment
  
• Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly
  
• Ensuring that equipment is properly cleaned and that chemicals, drugs and other materials are appropriately stored
  
• Maintaining and repairing equipment and laboratory apparatus
  
• Preparing equipment and chemicals before practical lessons
  
• Record keeping, e.g for students’ practical sessions, tracking methods, results, etc
  
• Running trials of experiments prior to classes and then demonstrating techniques for experiments
  
• Supporting the work of academic staff in classes and laboratory sessions and giving technical advice to staff and students
  
• To liaise with academic staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements and work plans for practical sessions
  

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
  
• 3 years’ experience in a science laboratory.
  
• Registration with relevant professional bodies.
  
• Knowledge of quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
  
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and integrity
  

Method of Application