KEY DELIVERABLES:
Oversee the inventory of lab equipment and chemical supplies as well as ordering and handling the required chemicals under the direction of the Head of Department.
Maintaining the inventory spreadsheet for budget purposes.
Maintaining the record of text books and other equipment through the custodian and/or stationery supplies as directed by the Head of the Department.
Working with various teachers within the science department to effectively organize work schedules.
Able to work in an environment with exposure to chemicals including the handling of chemicals and work under a fume hood.
Setting up equipment, chemicals and supplies for chemistry, physics and biology labs at the middle and high school level under the teachers’ guidance.
Preparing molar solutions of acids by diluting concentrated solutions and calculating relative volumes of concentrated acid and water.
Calculating required mass and preparing standard solutions of salt and bases.
Ensuring a protected work workplace by complying with the risk assessment regulations for handling hazardous materials.
Following waste regulations and proper procedures in the disposal of chemicals.
Maintaining Chemical Storage standards.
Performing titrations to verify the concentration of standardized solutions.
Maintaining lab equipment such as electroscopes and ray boxes.
Sterilizing equipment and cleaning glassware using the appropriate solvents.
Maintaining a set of reagents for specific lab activities.
Maintaining the lab record book in all the six science labs.
Assisting teachers in supervising activities such as field trips in case, the need arises.
Performing other assigned comparable or transient duties within the area of knowledge and skills required by this job description.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science
OTHER DESIRED SKILLS:
Attention to detail.
Good subject knowledge.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural workplace.
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