Science Lab Assistant: Prep, Safety & Equipment

School District #75 (Mission); Mission; In loco; CAD 45.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mission Public School District seeks a dedicated Science Lab Assistant to support science teaching by maintaining an organized storage and preparation area, preparing classroom solutions, and ensuring safe handling of chemicals and equipment.

Under the Science Department Head and School Administrator, you will supervise student helpers, manage inventory, order supplies, and assist with local science fairs while upholding confidentiality and professional conduct across multiple sites.

Competenze

• Secondary school graduation with biology and chemistry coursework.
• Two years of post-secondary science coursework in biology and chemistry, or equivalent.
• WHMIS certification.

Mansioni

• Maintain science equipment, storage and preparation area in good order.
• Manage storage and handling of chemicals, track expiration dates, dispose of chemicals safely.
• Prepare science equipment and solutions for class experiments, ensuring correct molar concentrations.
• Before class, pre-test experiments to ensure they work.
• Ensure equipment is clean and in good working order; perform minor repairs.
• Prepare purchase requisitions, research best prices, and manage inventory.
• Maintain department clerical tasks such as photocopying, filing.
• Liaise with science sales reps and teachers; attend department meetings as required.
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical behavior.

Conoscenze

Chemical handling

Lab safety

Inventory management

Equipment knowledge

WHMIS

Formazione

Biology & chemistry coursework

Science coursework (2 years)

WHMIS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Mission Public School District seeks a dedicated Science Lab Assistant to support science teaching by maintaining an organized storage and preparation area, preparing classroom solutions, and ensuring safe handling of chemicals and equipment.

Under the Science Department Head and School Administrator, you will supervise student helpers, manage inventory, order supplies, and assist with local science fairs while upholding confidentiality and professional conduct across multiple sites.