Lab Assistant

Aim  To assist the technicians with the smooth running of the Science Department.   

Accountability  The Lab Assistant will report to the Head of Chemistry. However, on a day-to-day basis, the lab assistant will work under the direction of the Science department technicians.  

TECHNICIAN DUTIES   

Delivering equipment and materials to labs.  

Clearing away after practical classes, washing glassware, loading and unloading dishwasher.  Unpacking, documenting, checking and storing deliveries.

Labelling of equipment.  

General laboratory housekeeping and organisation eg. Washing of goggles/safety specs, putting equipment out for PAT testing, cleaning greenhouse, assisting with inventories, and filing.   

Weekly/Half Termly and Termly H+S checks  

Photocopying of lesson/practical notes.   

Updating of paperwork, requiring general ICT skills e.g. Word and Excel.  

Local shopping for practical class supplies e.g. Hearts from butchers, fruit and vegetables etc.  

Providing some back-up cover in the unlikely event of lab technician absence.  

Preparing chemical solutions for class practicals.  

Providing general assistance to Lab Technicians as and when required.  

Safeguarding  Badminton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All staff have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, and are required to adhere to the School’s Safeguarding Policy and related procedures.  If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, he or she must report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or other appropriate person as set out in the Policy.  

Though not an exhaustive list the above covers most of the key duties.