Science Lab Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of school laboratory.
• Setting up and taking down lab equipment as specified by teachers of the Science Department.
• Sets up a test apparatus and conducts test units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.
• Preparing chemical solutions, reagents during the lab procedures and ensure the lab is stocked with necessary supplies.
• Securing the lab by cleaning up any spills, washing the apparatus and keep reagents and equipment in designated place after practical sessions end.
• Assist teachers in conducting experiment, if and when instructed.
• Assist students in carrying out experiments, if and when necessary, under the guidance of the teacher.
• Works closely with students during lab sessions and guide them through experiments, answer questions students have concerning the process.
• Preparing of laboratory materials required by teachers.
• Maintaining general tidiness and organization of the laboratories at the end of each workday.
• Conduct maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
• Practice all health and safety procedures, policies, and practices.
• Practice excellent housekeeping.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Undertake basic administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, running errands, filing documents, and updating databases.
• Labeling, organizing and storing of chemicals and materials with awareness of safety issues, and inventoried periodically.
• Mixing of chemicals required for experiments.
• Storage and disposal of chemical, chemical compounds and waste materials in safe manner.
• Cleaning and storing of glassware.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment are in good working condition, clean, store in a safe manner and inventoried periodically.
• Inventory of science textbook / workbooks, videos, lab kits, science equipment.
• Purchasing of materials for experiments not available from the school’s supplier, as and when requested by teachers.
• Responsible for preparing the orders for chemicals in consultation with the teachers, and submitting orders to the Purchasing Department.
• Responsible for checking the orders upon delivery to ensure orders are complete and in good condition.
• Filling and organizing resource materials.
• Organizing of audiovisual materials and software.
• Always keep the best interests of the students in mind.
• Participates in curriculum and staff development opportunities as required.
• Assist with school activities and events as directed by the Principal.

About UCSI International School Sdn Bhd :

The UCSI Schools Group has 3 campuses in Malaysia : Kuala Lumpur Campus, Subang Jaya Campus and Springhill Campus. Two of its campuses focuses on British school curriculum while the other one focuses on the IB.While maintaining a strong focus on core curriculum which includes British school curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and International Primary Curriculum, we aim to complement the formal curriculum with a series of CCAs which students’ experiences form a cornerstone of their holistic education for the 21st century. The rapid advancement of technological innovations, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students learn to have a repertoire of soft and hard skills to enable them to succeed in a future economy that is still in the making. Through our unique CCA experiences, our students can exhibit soft skills like creativity, leadership abilities, teamwork, flexibility, communication skills, resilience and an enterprising spirit that will enable them to stay relevant for the future.UCSI International School focuses on eight critical characteristics in our learning content and experiences. The rapid advancement of technological innovation, global competition, and a push towards a knowledge-based economy require that our students have a repertoire of soft and hard skills. We therefore place a strong emphasis on Character Education, Global Citizen Skills, Problem-based Collaborative Learning, and co-curricular activities amongst others, forming a truly holistic education for the 21st century.Our emphasis in education isn’t only labelled in academic and creative excellence, but to equipped students with 21st century skills such as character, communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, while inculcating virtues such as integrity, honesty, and empathy in our students. We believe that students that have a developed moral compass and practical wisdom in a challenging and fractured world will make a positive impact for life.