Part‑Time Science Lab Technician

About the role

Manara School is looking for a part‑time Science Lab Technician to support safe, effective, and engaging laboratory instruction for the 2026‑27 school year. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining equipment, assisting during lab activities, and guiding students in proper lab procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, set up, and clean up laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and practical activities for biology, chemistry, physics, and other science courses.
• Assist teachers and students during laboratory sessions, ensuring safe and effective use of materials and equipment.
• Maintain, clean, organize, and store laboratory equipment, glassware, models, sensors, and other instructional materials.
• Prepare basic reagents, solutions, specimens, and lab materials as needed.
• Monitor inventory of chemicals, consumables, equipment, and safety supplies; coordinate orders and replacements.
• Support procurement by organizing purchase requests, communicating with vendors, and tracking orders.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, equipment maintenance, purchases, safety documentation, and lab usage.
• Enforce lab safety protocols, including chemical handling, labeling, storage, and disposal.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets, safety equipment, spill kits, and other lab safety resources.
• Train, guide, and supervise student lab assistants in safe laboratory practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in science, science education, engineering, laboratory technology, or a related field (or equivalent strong scientific knowledge).
• Experience working in an educational environment such as a school or university.
• Familiarity with common school laboratory equipment and safety procedures.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move lab equipment or supply boxes, and safely handle chemicals, glassware, biological materials, and laboratory equipment.
• Commitment to student safety, safeguarding, and a positive school culture.

Required skills

• Microscopes
• Balances
• Glassware
• Sensors
• Basic physics apparatus
• Laboratory safety protocols
• Chemical handling and disposal
• Solution and reagent preparation
• Inventory management
• Procurement and vendor communication