School Laboratory Assistant 2024

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Fairmont High School Full time

**SCHOOL LABORATORY ASSISTANT 2024**

Durbanville (English Medium)

**PERMANENT SCHOOL POST**

**START DATE: TO BE AGREED**

**Requirements/ Recommendations**:

- At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in a similar role is preferred.
- Previous high school work experience in any of the sciences is recommended.
- An aptitude for the sciences, especially Life Sciences, Chemistry and Physics.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree or Diploma in Sciences (Chemistry with Physics recommended)

**Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Assisting high school science teachers in the laboratory with all relevant tasks, including: ordering, stock control, maintenance, cleaning, etc.
- Assisting the teachers in implementing a sciences laboratory programme by preparing the equipment, chemicals or specimens required and assisting learners during practicals.
- Performing various administrative tasks.

**Competencies**:

- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Good computer knowledge and skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- A sense of urgency.

Commitment to and embodiment of our school’s core values of: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence is required.

**Applications must include**:

- A covering letter.
- A relevant, up-to-date CV with at least 2 recent contactable references relevant to the field.
- Copies of educational qualifications.

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- _________________________

**Laboratory Assistant**

**Tasks and activities**

The tasks and activities include:

- Moving of apparatus to and from storerooms.
- Setting up of apparatus after use.
- Cleaning and correct storage of apparatus and equipment.
- Ordering and unpacking new apparatus and control over quantities.
- Collecting of fresh plant and animal material.
- Maintaining order and neatness of storerooms.
- Repairing and maintaining apparatus and equipment (removing rust, paint, substituting broken parts, etc.)
- Preparing specimens.
- Assisting with apparatus and equipment during practical’s, practical exams and tests. Assist learners during practicals.
- Preparing solutions and mixtures of chemicals.
- Checking and arranging servicing of microscopes and other delicate equipment when necessary (every 5 years).
- Ordering new laboratory supplies and chemicals as needed.
- Checking for expired chemicals and dispose of them using the correct service providers.
- This appointment will be guided by the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity._
- We reserve the right not to make an appointment._



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