Science Technician Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

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Award: Support Staff in Schools Collective Employment Contract

Hours: 40 hours/week

Responsible to Principal/HOD of Science department
Set up, operate and run checks on general equipment in the department
Make simple pieces of equipment.
Carry out simple repairs, or arrange for repairs and maintenance of equipment and resource books
Advise staff about practical work resources and equipment available
Trialling new practical experiments
Operate a system for chemical storage, labelling, use, disposal and inventory to meet HSNO and departmental policy requirements
Maintain Safety Data Sheet records for chemicals
Operate an efficient system of stacking, storing, transporting, distributing and return of other equipment, materials and resources used in the laboratory
Conduct periodic inventory check of science equipment, books and paper resources
Review equipment needs within the Science department
In cooperation with the HOD, arrange budgeting, accounting, ordering and resources to meet the departments needs
Obtain/collect non-living materials/specimens for dissections and experiments
Prepare equipment , materials and solutions required for demonstration and class practical work, practical tests and examinations
Assist students with equipment requests for individual projects
Clean special equipment and glassware which needs extra cleaning or special treatment
Calibration of special equipment
Assist with security of Science laboratory and equipment
Assist with implementing the Code of Practice
Administration duties which include computer processing, data entry, filing, photocopying, opening and processing mail and processing exam marks
To obtain professional development as required in order to keep abreast of new demands necessitated by changes in the curriculum and its delivery
Participate in the on-going programme to maintain laboratory safety and first aid procedures
Liaise with Technicians in other schools
Monitor the safe storage, care, handling and disposal of residues, wastes and micro-organisms
Keep technicians areas clean, for safety and security reasons where cleaners are not allowed
Use of school vehicle, not private vehicle, to collect resources and supplies for use in the Science department

The undersigned parties to the conditions of employment under the provisions of the Support Staff in Schools collective Employment Contract 2009

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Signature of Employee Signature of Employer

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Sample Job Description

Laboratory Manager

Reports to: Principal and Head of Science

Key Duties:

To take responsibility for hazardous substances used in our laboratories and for safe procedures in the laboratories.
To develop safe laboratory procedures to be used in the laboratories and to act promptly when there is a breach of safety procedures.
To ensure appropriate safety equipment is available, is maintained and is used correctly in our laboratories.
To ensure chemicals and other substances or equipment used in Science laboratories are stored appropriately, used safely and disposed of correctly in accordance with legislation and local bylaws.
To be familiar with appropriate legislation around safe laboratories. This will include legislation in the Health and Safety Act, the requirements of the Ministry of Education (Safety and Science/Pūtaiao:Guidance for Aotearoa New Zealand Schools and Kura) and local council bylaws.
To manage the Risk Assessment process for practical laboratory work and approve as appropriate.
To manage the behavior of both staff and students in our laboratories to ensure a safe teaching environment.
To source appropriate Professional Development to ensure they keep up to date with legislation and best practice.
To ensure existing and new staff are aware of appropriate laboratory safety procedures and relevant Health and Safety legislation and Ministry of Education requirements.
To delegate in writing the responsibility of Laboratory Manager when not available.
To manage the laboratory budget for equipment, chemicals, safety equipment, other materials and equipment repairs and maintenance as appropriate.
To manage other science technicians/laboratory assistants where appropriate.
To collaborate with teachers on lesson planning, student assessments, planning of the curriculum to ensure student and staff safety in the laboratory.