Lab Assistant - Psychometric Lab

VIT; Chennai District; On-site; INR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

VIT in Chennai invites applications for Laboratory Assistant to support Psychology Laboratory operations and assist faculty and students in practical sessions. You will ensure equipment readiness, manage stock, maintain records, and help prepare laboratory manuals and assessments.

The role prefers candidates with 1-3 years of experience in a psychology laboratory or similar setting; fresh graduates with strong organizational skills and an interest in laboratory management are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Psychology from a recognized university.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty members and students during practical classes, experiments, and psychological assessments by providing timely technical and administrative support.
• Ensure the availability and proper functioning of laboratory equipment, instruments, test materials, and consumables required for practical sessions.
• Maintain accurate stock registers for laboratory equipment, instruments, and consumable materials, and assist in periodic stock verification.
• Organize, store, and maintain laboratory apparatus, equipment, and assessment materials in a safe and systematic manner.
• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and hygiene of the laboratory, including laboratory furniture, instruments, and equipment.
• Assist in the preparation, compilation, and updating of semester-wise laboratory manuals and practical records as directed by the department.
• Report any loss, damage, malfunction, or shortage of laboratory equipment or materials to the Head of the Department or concerned authority.
• Maintain records related to damaged or lost laboratory materials and recovery of associated costs, wherever applicable.
• Ensure discipline and appropriate conduct within the laboratory and report any instances of misconduct or violation of laboratory rules.
• Ensure that laboratory safety protocols are followed during practical sessions.
• At the close of each working day, ensure that all electrical equipment, computers, lights, fans, and other appliances are switched off, and that cupboards, windows, and laboratory doors are properly secured.
• Maintain departmental files, laboratory records, registers, and other documentation as assigned.
• Collect, organize, and maintain students' practical records, assignments, and assessment materials.
• Assist the department in conducting practical examinations, demonstrations, workshops, and other academic activities as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of the Department or the institution from time to time in support of the department's academic and administrative functions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Experience in psychology lab

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (B.Sc.)

Job description

Roles & responsibilities

The Laboratory Assistant shall be responsible for supporting the effective functioning of the Psychology Laboratory and assisting faculty members and students in conducting practical sessions. The key responsibilities include:

1. Assist faculty members and students during practical classes, experiments, and psychological assessments by providing timely technical and administrative support.
2. Ensure the availability and proper functioning of laboratory equipment, instruments, test materials, and consumables required for practical sessions.
3. Maintain accurate stock registers for laboratory equipment, instruments, and consumable materials, and assist in periodic stock verification.
4. Organize, store, and maintain laboratory apparatus, equipment, and assessment materials in a safe and systematic manner.
5. Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and hygiene of the laboratory, including laboratory furniture, instruments, and equipment.
6. Assist in the preparation, compilation, and updating of semester-wise laboratory manuals and practical records as directed by the department.
7. Report any loss, damage, malfunction, or shortage of laboratory equipment or materials to the Head of the Department or concerned authority.
8. Maintain records related to damaged or lost laboratory materials and recovery of associated costs, wherever applicable.
9. Ensure discipline and appropriate conduct within the laboratory and report any instances of misconduct or violation of laboratory rules.
10. Ensure that laboratory safety protocols are followed during practical sessions.
11. At the close of each working day, ensure that all electrical equipment, computers, lights, fans, and other appliances are switched off, and that cupboards, windows, and laboratory doors are properly secured.
12. Maintain departmental files, laboratory records, registers, and other documentation as assigned.
13. Collect, organize, and maintain students' practical records, assignments, and assessment materials.
14. Assist the department in conducting practical examinations, demonstrations, workshops, and other academic activities as required.
15. Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of the Department or the institution from time to time in support of the department's academic and administrative functions.

Essential Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Psychology from a recognized university.

Preferred candidate profile

• Candidates with 1-3 years of experience in a psychology laboratory, educational institution, school, assessment centre, or related setting will be given preference.
• Fresh graduates with relevant academic knowledge, good organizational skills, and an interest in laboratory management are also encouraged to apply.