Assistant Science Laboratory Technician  

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Science Subject Area Coordinator, the Laboratory Technician supports faculty members for laboratory experiments and researches which involves preparing essential materials, configuring and overseeing necessary equipment, and ensuring smooth operational flow within the laboratory environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides support to teachers, laboratory technicians, and students for laboratory experiments and researches
  • Secures and prepares equipment and materials needed
  • Guides laboratory users on safe use and handling of equipment and chemicals
  • Observes laboratory experiments carefully and answers questions when necessary especially the Green Education activities
  • Supports simultaneous classes when needed
• Ensures that the laboratory is functioning well, clean, and organized
  • Checks all laboratory and audio-visual equipment regularly and secures them when not in use
  • Keeps all hazardous chemicals safely and neatly stored and safely disposes any hazardous wastes appropriately following established standards
  • Performs troubleshooting and minor repair of equipment, as needed
• Oversees the scheduling, upkeep, and maintenance of the proposed Green Education activities such greenhouse, hydroponics, aquaponics, etc. to ensure smooth operations and avoid facility and/or resource scheduling conflicts
• Performs first-aid emergency measures for accidents, and coordinates next steps for handling the emergency with the appropriate individuals/units as needed
• Monitors and secures experimental set-ups in the laboratory (indoor and outdoor) and external areas
• Assists laboratory technicians in the fabrication of improvised laboratory apparatus, etc.

I. Support for Science Subject Area

• Provides support and collaborates with faculty members in planning and managing Green education activities
• Assists in identifying requirements and specifications for fabrication work needed for projects/experiments, and carries out the actual fabrication of materials
  • Designs, constructs, fabricates, and/or improvises instruments and materials to facilitate convenience and safety in experimental set-ups (i.e., when they are not readily available or it requires further equipment customization/ fabrication work)
• Participates in brainstorming activities/consultations in relation to the execution of the AJHS’s Green Education Activities (Greenhouse, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, and etc.)
  • Oversees spaces used for Green education
• Participates and collaborates during subject area faculty meetings by actively engaging, contributing insights, and staying informed about departmental matters
  • Recommends improvements for laboratory session flows, laboratory management practices, etc.
• Attends Science laboratory technicians’ meetings facilitated by the Subject Area Coordinator and the head technician to foster cohesive communication and sharing of best practices
• Keeps abreast of new laboratory technologies and equipment by attending training programs and workshops, and translates acquired knowledge by providing practical recommendations for the subject area
• Performs research and benchmarking with other schools to recommend latest available laboratory technologies
• Actively participates in Emergency Response and Safety efforts of the school, particularly those pertaining to the laboratory facilities
• Serves as a wing proctor during periodical examinations

II. Performs other duties as may be required by the immediate supervisor or authorized representatives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have familiarity with laboratory teaching equipment.
• Must have computer and computer related equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to use word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Must be able to work well individually or as part of a team.
• Must be willing to learn new skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of a 4-year college degree course in the field of Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electronics or otherrelated fields
• Some experience with laboratory equipment is required.