Lab Assistant (Part-Time)

Position: Laboratory Assistant (approximately 10-15 hours per week to start, increasing to 20-25 hours)

Department: Science

Reports to: Head of Science

Starting date: ASAP

Application Closing date: January 19, 2024

Salary: $20 - $24 per hour, depending on experience

We are seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant. The individual should be familiar with the preparation of equipment and chemicals for high school laboratory work in Chemistry, Physics and Biology. The candidate will also need excellent interpersonal skills as they will work closely with all teachers in the Science Department.

In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our highly diverse, multicultural student population, St. George's actively seeks to recruit staff from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international schools. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQ+ people and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to pluralism.

As we are opening a new Senior School building later this year, the Lab Assistant will have the opportunity to work 20-25 hours per week when classes move into the new building. Hours ahead of this move will be approximately 10-15 hours per week.

Responsibilities will include:

• Primarily working with Chemistry, Physics and Biology will work with teachers in respective areas and obtain equipment identified and ensure that it is ready for classroom instruction.
• Will visit labs during class to ensure that equipment is working properly.
• Responsible for returning equipment to storage areas after class.
• Cleaning of glassware used by students.
• Ongoing repair and maintenance of physics equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications will include:

• Completion of post-secondary studies in Science, or working towards completion.
• Experience working in a research laboratory environment either in an academic setting or institutional type environment.
• Familiarity with an independent school setting.
• Experience as a lab technician is considered an asset.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability and desire to work within a collaborative culture.
• Good judgment and professional demeanor.
• Able to support, reinforce, and emulate the School’s six core values (empathy, humility, integrity, respect, resilience, responsibility).

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• research laboratory environment: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person