Roles & responsibilities
The Laboratory Assistant shall be responsible for supporting the effective functioning of the Psychology Laboratory and assisting faculty members and students in conducting practical sessions. The key responsibilities include:
1. Assist faculty members and students during practical classes, experiments, and psychological assessments by providing timely technical and administrative support.
2. Ensure the availability and proper functioning of laboratory equipment, instruments, test materials, and consumables required for practical sessions.
3. Maintain accurate stock registers for laboratory equipment, instruments, and consumable materials, and assist in periodic stock verification.
4. Organize, store, and maintain laboratory apparatus, equipment, and assessment materials in a secure and systematic manner.
5. Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and hygiene of the laboratory, including laboratory furniture, instruments, and equipment.
6. Assist in the preparation, compilation,
and updating of semester-wise laboratory manuals and practical records as directed by the department.
7. Report any loss, damage, malfunction, or shortage of laboratory equipment or materials to the Head of the Department or concerned authority.
8. Maintain records related to damaged or lost laboratory materials and recovery of associated costs, wherever applicable.
9. Ensure discipline and appropriate conduct within the laboratory and report any instances of misconduct or violation of laboratory rules.
10. Ensure that laboratory safety protocols are followed during practical sessions.
11. At the close of each working day, ensure that all electrical equipment, computers, lights, fans, and other appliances are switched off, and that cupboards, windows, and laboratory doors are properly secured.
12. Maintain departmental files, laboratory records, registers, and other documentation as assigned.
13. Collect, organize, and maintain students' practical records, assignments, an
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