The Laboratory Technician shall perform the duties set out in the Job Description below. The Laboratory Technician also agrees to perform other duties as can be reasonably expected and as directed by the Head of Faculty (Science). • Ordering and maintaining adequate stocks of laboratory materials and resources, working with delegated budget. • Liaising with academic staff to discuss timetables, materials and resource requirements and work plans •Running trials of experiments prior to classes and then demonstrating techniques for experiments •Preparing equipment, chemicals and other resources before lessons - from glassware to microscopes and other equipment • Maintaining and repairing equipment and laboratory apparatus; • Keeping record for students' practical sessions, tracking methods, results, etc; • Ensuring that glassware and equipment are properly cleaned and that chemicals, drugs and other materials are appropriately classified and stored • Supporting the work of teachers in laboratory sessions and giving technical advice to staff and students • Working with individual students and supporting them on research projects • Managing the stock control of chemicals, equipment and other resources • Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly • Coordinating work in the laboratory to ensure efficient use is made of expensive pieces of equipment. • Support teachers in the preparation of teaching resources and materials, and support of lessons where applicable. • Support the pastoral system of the School by contributing as a student Tutor if required. • Contribute to the wider life of the School by participating in – or organising – extra curricular activities.