Science Laboratory Technician / Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Classes/Practical Assistance

• Preparation of equipment and materials required for practical session
• Manage and care for all living specimens used for practical
• Setting up equipment and materials to support practical teaching including assembling apparatus and making up solutions (which may include caustic chemicals)
• Prepare chemical solutions following standardized formulas or create experimental formulas
• Constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters
• Clean and maintain work areas before and after practical session
• Perform tests on reagents/equipment to make sure that they meet standards and specifications

2) Technical Assistance

• Performing technical duties related to the science laboratory activities, including giving technical assistance
• Participates in and contributes to the upkeep of the laboratories by assisting instructors regarding laboratory procedures, location and use of materials and the operation of equipment
• Coordinate and/or perform the movement, storage, setup, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic laboratory and demonstration equipment
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses
• Responsible for helping lecturers to conduct experiments in laboratories
• To prepare audio-visual equipment and teaching aids for teaching staff
• Practical Examination
• Assist the lecturers in conducting practical lessons and examination
• Prepare lab materials and resources for the practical exam
• Maintaining the resources and the lab for practical exam

3) Inventory

• Ensure an inventory of all equipment and stock is maintained and/or replaces when required
• Maintain and organized laboratory inventory
• To ensure adequate stocks of glassware, tools, chemicals and consumables in laboratories
• Maintain service report/certificate and other lab related documents e.g. MSDS

4) Lab Safety

• Ensure safety regulations are complied with in relation to the use and storage of all substances and chemicals
• Maintain a safe effective storage system for all equipment, chemicals and other stock in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Participates in and contributes to a safe environment in the laboratories by keeping current with safety regulations

5) Cleaning and maintenance of the laboratory

6) Purchasing and sourcing

• Sourcing and purchasing of reagent and consumable materials
• To meet sales representatives who visit the school and provide specification of the requested item

Qualifications & Education:

• Educational Background: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific disciplines.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in an academic or educational environment, where practical work and technical assistance are involved.

Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM2,500.00 - RM4,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kuala Lumpur: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Application Deadline: 11/15/2024
Expected Start Date: 11/01/2024