Job Description
Location
Sarkhej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Benefits
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Job Summary:
The Science Lab Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Chemistry, Biology, and Physics laboratories. This includes preparing materials and equipment for experiments, assisting students and instructors during lab sessions, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining a clean, organized, and functional lab environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, knowledgeable in multiple scientific disciplines, and skilled in managing lab procedures across physics, biology, and chemistry.
Key Responsibilities:1. Lab Preparation & Setup
Prepare and set up equipment, tools, and materials for experiments and demonstrations in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Assemble and test apparatus such as microscopes, optical devices, circuits, and glassware.
Calibrate instruments and ensure all equipment is in good working condition prior to lab sessions.
Prepare chemical solutions, biological samples, and culture media as needed.
2. Assistance During Lab Sessions
Assist instructors and students during practical experiments in all science labs.
Provide guidance on proper use of equipment and scientific techniques, including dissection, microscopy, instrumentation, and measurements.
Monitor lab sessions to ensure safety procedures and academic protocols are followed.
Respond appropriately to lab incidents or spills, following institutional safety policies.
3. Equipment Maintenance & Inventory
Maintain, clean, and store laboratory equipment across all disciplines.
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, centrifuges, balances, and spectrophotometers.
Monitor and manage inventory of chemicals, biological materials, tools, and equipment.
Coordinate with vendors or department heads for ordering supplies and managing stock levels.
4. Safety & Compliance
Enforce laboratory safety procedures and maintain documentation (MSDS, chemical logs, safety checklists).
Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of biological waste and hazardous chemicals in compliance with regulations.
Regularly inspect labs for safety hazards and ensure readiness of fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, safety showers, and first aid kits.
5. Administrative & Instructional Support
Maintain accurate records of lab use, incidents, and equipment servicing.
Assist faculty in the design, testing, and revision of experiments and lab manuals.
Support curriculum implementation by preparing customized lab activities or demonstrations.
Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or General Science).
Prior experience in a laboratory setting (educational or research) is preferred.
Familiarity with lab equipment and procedures such as solution preparation, dissection, microscopy, instrumentation, and electronic testing.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and collaborate with faculty and students.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Leave encashment
Schedule:
Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Sarkhej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Benefits
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Leave encashment
Full job description
Job Summary:
The Science Lab Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Chemistry, Biology, and Physics laboratories. This includes preparing materials and equipment for experiments, assisting students and instructors during lab sessions, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining a clean, organized, and functional lab environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, knowledgeable in multiple scientific disciplines, and skilled in managing lab procedures across physics, biology, and chemistry.
Key Responsibilities:1. Lab Preparation & Setup
Prepare and set up equipment, tools, and materials for experiments and demonstrations in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Assemble and test apparatus such as microscopes, optical devices, circuits, and glassware.
Calibrate instruments and ensure all equipment is in good working condition prior to lab sessions.
Prepare chemical solutions, biological samples, and culture media as needed.
2. Assistance During Lab Sessions
Assist instructors and students during practical experiments in all science labs.
Provide guidance on proper use of equipment and scientific techniques, including dissection, microscopy, instrumentation, and measurements.
Monitor lab sessions to ensure safety procedures and academic protocols are followed.
Respond appropriately to lab incidents or spills, following institutional safety policies.
3. Equipment Maintenance & Inventory
Maintain, clean, and store laboratory equipment across all disciplines.
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, centrifuges, balances, and spectrophotometers.
Monitor and manage inventory of chemicals, biological materials, tools, and equipment.
Coordinate with vendors or department heads for ordering supplies and managing stock levels.
4. Safety & Compliance
Enforce laboratory safety procedures and maintain documentation (MSDS, chemical logs, safety checklists).
Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of biological waste and hazardous chemicals in compliance with regulations.
Regularly inspect labs for safety hazards and ensure readiness of fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, safety showers, and first aid kits.
5. Administrative & Instructional Support
Maintain accurate records of lab use, incidents, and equipment servicing.
Assist faculty in the design, testing, and revision of experiments and lab manuals.
Support curriculum implementation by preparing customized lab activities or demonstrations.
Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or General Science).
Prior experience in a laboratory setting (educational or research) is preferred.
Familiarity with lab equipment and procedures such as solution preparation, dissection, microscopy, instrumentation, and electronic testing.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and collaborate with faculty and students.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Leave encashment
Schedule:
Morning shift
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Science Lab Assistant for School position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Ahmedabad offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.