We are seeking an organized and proactive Science Technician to join our secondary school's science department. The successful candidate will provide essential support to teachers and students in the delivery of practical science lessons across biology, chemistry, and physics. This role is key in ensuring that practical experiments run smoothly, equipment is maintained, and health and safety standards are upheld.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation and Setup:
Lesson Preparation: Prepare and set up equipment, materials, and chemicals for science lessons and demonstrations, ensuring that everything is ready for practical sessions.
Experiment Assistance: Assist teachers in delivering practical experiments, helping students as needed and ensuring experiments run smoothly and safely.
Equipment Maintenance: Regularly maintain and clean laboratory equipment, ensuring that all tools, glassware, and apparatus are in good working order.
Health and Safety:
Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all science laboratories, including the correct storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
Risk Assessments: Assist with the preparation of risk assessments for practical experiments and ensure safety procedures are followed.
First Aid Support: Provide first aid support in case of minor laboratory accidents, and ensure safety equipment such as eyewash stations and fire extinguishers are readily available.
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