Science Laboratory Assistant

Saint Stephen's College invites applications from suitably experienced and qualified individuals for the position of Science Laboratory Assistant.

This is a permanent part-time, term time position, working 28 hours per week.

Working under the direction of the Head of Science, the Science Laboratory Assistant ensures that the laboratory environment is safe, well-maintained, and conducive to effective science education.

This role involves assisting teachers by preparing laboratory setup, maintenance, and ensuring the availability of necessary equipment and materials for science experiments and demonstrations.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and set up equipment, instruments, and materials for science experiments and demonstrations in accordance with risk assessments.

• Use risk assess web site to prepare and schedule practicals

• Provide support during practical laboratory sessions, ensuring students adhere to safety protocols and guidelines when required.

• To use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Risk Assessment Sheets on Hazardous chemicals.

• Maintain laboratory records, poisons register, material safety data sheets in various software or hard copy.

• Recording, controlling purchasing records and completing stock takes.

• Manager care and maintenance of the laboratory materials and equipment. This includes microscopes, balances and glass ware etc.

• Use Chemwatch for recording data in the Chemical Register would be an advantage;

• Use a range of Microsoft Suite software in the preparation of resources and presentations for the department.

• Maintain records for animal ethics requirements;

• Properly handle and dispose of chemical waste according to established safety and environmental protocols.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Science or similar discipline;

• Previous experience as a Laboratory Assistant.

• Extensive experience in the use of computers, Microsoft Office programs, email and internet application;

• Strong organisational and time management skills, particularly the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety policies and animal Ethics Guidelines.

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills;

Mandatory Clearances/Certifications

• Blue Card, in accordance with ‘No Card, No Start law’, as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the ‘Quick Apply’ button above. Your application submission should address your suitability to the role in your cover letter and must include a current resume as well as two current referees (2 pages maximum).

Enquiries may be addressed to the Human Resources Department at **********@ssc.qld.edu.au stating ‘QUERY – Science Lab Assistant in the subject line of the email.

Closing Date for Applications: midday 27 April 2024

Please submit applications as soon as possible as the College reserves the right to shortlist and appoint prior to closing date.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Thank you for taking the time to prepare and submit your application.

ABOUT US

Set on an outstanding campus on the northern Gold Coast, Saint Stephen’s College is a Prep to Year 12, co-educational Christian school, known for its diversity, where every student is respected, heard and develops the integrity and responsibility to serve others.

A future-focused College, grounded in Christian values, Saint Stephen’s College exists to develop young minds to be inquisitive and pioneering.

Renowned for teaching excellence, and for driving education forward, our team is exceptionally supportive and encouraging and our students graduate as self-directed, determined, courageous and skillful young men and women of substance.

Our Values

At Saint Stephen’s College, we have a strong set of values that underpin everything we do, not only as an educational institution, but also as a community.

• Perseverance

• Responsibility

• Integrity

• Diversity

• Empathy

Our Value Proposition

Saint Stephen’s College is the choice for families who want a dynamic, future-focused education, delivered by an award-winning team. These families enjoy the benefits of a leading independent school without losing the joy, energy and warmth of a small school.

Further information on Saint Stephen’s College is available at http://www.saintstephenscollege.net.au