Lab Assistant - Physics

VIT; Chennai District; On-site; INR 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

VIT invites applications for the Lab Assistant - Physics role. The incumbent will support faculty and students during practical sessions, help maintain lab equipment, and ensure a safe, organized laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include setting up materials, calibrating instruments, maintaining stock records, and guiding students when needed, while upholding safety protocols and orderly lab discipline.

Qualifications

• Diploma / B.Sc. in Physics or a related field.
• 0-5 years experience.
• Prior experience with laboratory equipment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of physics experiments and lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty during laboratory sessions and practical classes.
• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment and materials in advance.
• Ensure proper functioning, calibration, and maintenance of lab instruments.
• Maintain stock registers, lab records, and inventory of equipment and consumables.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and discipline within the laboratory.
• Provide basic guidance to students during experiments, if required.
• Report any damage, malfunction, or shortage of equipment to the concerned authority.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety protocols and guidelines.

Skills

Lab instruments knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma / B.Sc. in Physics or related

Job description

Job Summary:

The Lab Assistant - Physics will support the effective functioning of the physics laboratory by assisting faculty and students during practical sessions, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring a safe and organized lab environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty members during laboratory sessions and practical classes
• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment and materials in advance
• Ensure proper functioning, calibration, and maintenance of lab instruments
• Maintain stock registers, lab records, and inventory of equipment and consumables
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and discipline within the laboratory
• Provide basic guidance to students during experiments, if required
• Report any damage, malfunction, or shortage of equipment to the concerned authority
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety protocols and guidelines

Eligibility Criteria:

• Diploma / B.Sc. in Physics or a related field
• 0-5 years experience
• Prior experience in handling laboratory equipment is preferred
• Basic knowledge of physics experiments and lab procedures
• Good organizational and communication skills

Skills Required:

• Technical knowledge of laboratory instruments
• Attention to detail and record-keeping
• Ability to work in a team
• Basic computer knowledge