Laboratory Technician II - King George V School
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Lesson Preparation and In class support
- Support teachers in Science related activities, preparing resources and lessons.
- Help students and teachers during lessons; demonstrate experiments to students
- Help in development of practical resources for students’ project work
- Interact with children & teachers, providing advice and practical guidance
- Prepare practicals, working closely with teaching team
Maintain Health & Safety standards in the laboratory / classroom
- Support Teaching and Tech Team in setting up major health & safety rules in the laboratory
- Carry out First Aid role
- Manage the disposal of chemicals properly
- Provide risk assessment guidance for lessons
- Liaise with and supervise janitors to keep areas clean and safe
Procurement & equipment maintenance
- Purchase and keep stores of apparatus, equipment and other inventory e.g. textbooks
- Order and track equipment; keep purchase orders and manage procurement
- Liaise and co-operate with other lab techs for purchase of day-to-day materials
- Carry out annual stocktaking and fixed assets check
- Maintain an organised and effective supply system
ICT
- Work with ICT team and where possible as learning technology support for teachers
- ICT competence e.g. data logging, results display and compiling spreadsheet records, google docs etc
- Work with ICT team to ensure whiteboard, projector, learning resources etc are in working order
Requirements
- Diploma in Laboratory Technology from polytechnic / polytechnic university, the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education or equivalent; and
- Grade D/Level 2 or above in Science, Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education (HKCEE), or equivalent
- Lab tech. certificate or equivalents (including health & safety)
- First-Aid certificate
- With subject specialty and Science knowledge.
- Have a competent level of understanding of processes involved in practical work.
- Ensure smooth running or practical activities Initiative, organizing & planning etc
- Higher level communication skills, in English.
- Anticipating needs
- Interest and enthusiasm in Science
- Good time management
- Leading initiative in a science area
- Delegation
- Collaboration as part of a team
- Creativity
- Good problem solving skills
Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.
Appointment level and salary will be based upon qualifications and experience
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.
By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.
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Laboratory Technician II - King George V School
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