Laboratory Technician (International School)

Responsibilities: · Prepare materials and apparatus for demonstrations and class practical lessons as requested by teachers. · Prepare laboratories, materials and apparatus for practical examinations. · Follow health and safety guidelines as appropriate. · Clear away materials and apparatus after practical work · Maintain, clean and repair apparatus. · Purchase apparatus, chemicals, materials and consumables in consultation with Head of Science. · Store apparatus, chemicals and materials systemically following correct safety procedures. · Keep a stock record. · Ensure laboratories are maintained in a safe, tidy condition and are well stocked with consumable and standard items. · Ensure preparation rooms are maintained in a safe, tidy condition. · Assist teachers with class experiments and demonstrations. · Work flexibly as part of a team. · Undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by Head of Science. Requirements: · Bachelor’s Degree in Science related subjects · Possess a Laboratory Technician Certificate issued by the Hong Kong Polytechnic, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE), or a recognized Technical/Industrial Institute in Hong Kong · Sound knowledge of at least one area of Science. · Awareness of safe Science working practice. · Ability to work as part of a team and independently. · Willingness to gain skills in all aspects of Science. · Good IT skills such as spreadsheets, word processing and data logging. Interested parties please send us your detailed resume including current and expected salary by clicking "Apply Now". (Personal data provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purposes only. Applicants who does not receive a response within 2 months may consider their application unsuccessful. All applicants may be considered for other suitable positions with the Foundation and will be deleted from our records after 6 months from the date of application.) We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We align our recruitment practices to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. Before any appointment is confirmed, we implement effective recruitment practices which include: interview, identity check, criminal record check and character/professional references. All teachers and other adults working at YCYW schools are expected to read and comply with our Child Protection Policy and Procedures and our Adult Code of Conduct for Working with Students.