Lab Assistant

Ipoh International School Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fee discount for staff children

Medical outpatient

Personal accident insurance

Job summary

Tenby Schools Ipoh is seeking a qualified and experienced School Lab Assistant to oversee lab operations, enforce safety measures, and support students and staff during experiments to ensure a safe, conducive learning environment. The role requires a teaching qualification and 3 years of lab-related experience.

Fluency in English, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of laboratory safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or teaching qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years’ laboratory-related experience.
• Strong computer literacy and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Analytical thinker with keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and handling hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory equipment and ensure safety compliance.
• Assist during experiments and support students and staff.
• Contribute to maintaining a secure, effective learning laboratory environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Lab safety protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or teaching qualification

Job description

Job Description Established in 1960, Tenby Schools Ipoh was the pioneer of the 6 Tenby Schools which are now part of the International Schools Partnership. We have over 1,000 students typically representing about 30 nationalities situated on a 13-acre campus, offering IPC, IGCSE, A level and SPM programmes as well as 70 co-curricular activities. Through our passion for Amazing Learning, our students are consistently high achievers in academic results, sports and music. We are proud members of the Malaysian Future Leaders School. We are committed to providing work life balance to our staff and Getting Better is our philosophy. In Getting Better the school actively supports the continuous professional development of staff. As a school under the International Schools Partnership, we share best practices and resources with over 50 schools around the globe, and career advancement opportunities beyond borders are also constantly open to ambitious individuals. We are a tight-knit community extending to our Parents and other stakeholders and are supported by our Social and Welfare community groups. Pastoral care is extended to support both the wellbeing of students and staff.

Key benefits

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
• An embedded whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
• A peer network of like-minded teaching colleagues and support from non-academic staff.
• Access to expertise, best practise sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
• A commitment to employee well-being.
• Competitive salary.
• Fee discount for children of employees.
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.
• Personal Accident insurance coverage.

Purpose of Role

We're seeking a qualified and experienced School Lab Assistant. The successful candidate will oversee lab operations, enforce safety measures, and support students and staff during experiments, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

To prepare laboratory equipment, ensure safety compliance, and assist during experiments, ultimately aiming to cultivate a secure, effective, and educational laboratory atmosphere for students.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Bachelor’s degree with a postgraduate qualification in teaching.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in laboratory-related work.
• Proficiency in computer literacy with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• An analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail.
• Expertise in laboratory safety protocols, including handling hazardous materials and responding to emergencies.

ISP Leadership Competencies

• Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
• Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
• Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
• Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.
• Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
• Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
• Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.
• Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
• Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics.

Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.