Science Lab Technician

About the role

The Science Lab Technician will support practical science lessons in a primary school setting by preparing materials, maintaining laboratory safety, and providing logistical and administrative assistance. This role ensures a safe, well‑organized environment for students and teachers to conduct inquiry‑based learning.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and organise equipment, specimens, and chemicals for daily science practicals and inquiry activities.
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and safety of the science laboratories, school garden and inventory.
• Handle live specimens, insects and chemicals in accordance with established safety protocols.
• Monitor and enforce lab safety standards to protect students and staff during lessons.
• Provide logistics and administrative support, including documentation of lab activities and inventory status.
• Communicate with teachers and staff to coordinate lab schedules and resolve issues promptly.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to produce reports, inventories and instructional materials.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience as a laboratory technician, preferably in a primary school environment.
• Relevant qualification such as NITEC, Diploma or GCE ‘O’ Level.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with educators and students.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.