Laboratory Technician

Part Time Permanent Position, Secondary Term Time Only

Pakuranga College is seeking to employ a laboratory technician to work alongside our current laboratory technician in our Science Faculty.

This is a permanent part time position for 16 hours per week, term time only.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective agreement and this position has been graded as Grade C.

The position will include tasks such as:

• Collaboration with the Laboratory Technician
• Preparing equipment for practical tests and internal assessments
• Delivering chemicals and equipment to laboratories or designated area
• Checking and updating the riskassess ordering system
• Managing hazardous substances appropriately, including disposal
• Regular safety audits of technicians area and chemical store
• Inventory checking of equipment and resources including term stocktaking for restocking
• Assisting with the use and maintenance of equipment
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and glassware
• Preparing chemicals and solutions
• Preparing and maintaining standard sets of materials and equipment
• Assisting Teaching Staff in class when required
• Ordering of goods and checking deliveries received to invoices
• Attending field trips when required

The successful applicant will have:

• A passion for science
• A suitable qualification and experience in a laboratory
• An interest in working with young people
• The ability to work both independently and as a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written
• Planning & organisational skills to meet deadlines
• A can-do attitude

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Please apply in writing including a cover letter, CV, application guidelines and at least two referees to:

Carol Stephenson

Executive Officer

cstephenson@pakuranga.school.nz

Applications close 24 July 2022.