Lab Technician - August 2026

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Principal and under the direction of the School Science Department, the School Science Lab Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to the support of chemistry, biology and physics labs in both junior and senior science classes. As a member of the education team, the Assistant must be vigilant in monitoring student safety and be prepared to address safety emergencies including the clean-up of hazardous spills of materials, such as mercury and acids and bases.

Key Relationships (Internal and External):
Teachers, Students, Parents, Principal and other members of the school management team as well as External suppliers and Standard Agencies

Key Accountabilities:

• Sets up equipment, chemicals and supplies for chemistry, physics and biology labs at the junior and senior level under the teacher’s guidance.
• Prepares molar solutions of acids by diluting concentrated solutions; Calculates relative volumes of concentrated acid and water.
• Calculates required mass and prepares standard solutions of salt and bases.
• Ensures safe work environment by complying with regulations for handling hazardous materials and follows waste regulations and proper procedures in the disposal of chemicals.
• Cleans up hazardous spills, such as mercury and acids and bases and administers first aid related to chemical accidents as required.
• Maintains Chemical Storage standards.
• Prepares buffer solutions of a given pH and calibrates the pH meter and prepares chemical indicator and biological stain solutions using appropriate quantities of reagents.
• Performs titrations to verify the concentration of standardized solutions.
• Maintains and repairs lab equipment such as electroscopes and ray boxes.
• Properly sterilizes equipment and cleans glassware using the appropriate solvents.
• Maintains set of reagents for specific lab activities.
• Assists teachers in the marking of objective student work.
• Assists teachers in supervising activities, such as field trips.
• Overseas the inventory of lab equipment and chemical supplies including ordering and handling the required chemicals and gases such as helium, hydrogen and oxygen, under the direction of the Science staff; maintains the inventory spreadsheet for budget purposes.
• Orders textbooks and other equipment through the custodian and/or office supply company as directed by the Science staff.
• Provides information and assistance to students, staff, parents and the public by telephone or in person.
• Performs other assigned comparable or transient duties, which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by this job description.

Education: Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in a classroom setting

Experience: Similar experienced in a similar role is desired

Competencies:

• Good levels of written and spoken English
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for working with students
• Good team player, able to work well as part of a team