Summary
Taaleem is recruiting a Science Laboratory Assistant for Raha Khalifa City Campus, an International Baccalaureate school in Abu Dhabi. The role supports junior and senior chemistry, biology and physics classes by preparing equipment, chemicals and solutions, maintaining lab equipment and storage, and cleaning glassware. Duties include following chemical safety and waste procedures, responding to hazardous spills and chemical accidents, and assisting teachers with student work and activities. Successful applicants will undergo background checks, including references, qualification and identity checks, and police checks, which may include overseas checks.
The posting
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Safeguarding Statement
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.
About Us
Raha Khalifa City Campus is a renowned International Baccalaureate Continuum School located in Abu Dhabi. We proudly offer the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, additionally we are currently authorising for the roll-out of the Career-related Programme. We pride ourselves on fostering holistic development, where academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement are seamlessly integrated.
Our diverse community comprises over 90 nationalities, where over 40 mother tongues are celebrated, creating a rich tapestry of cultures. We provide an exceptional educational experience to children from Early Years to post-sixteen, and purpose-built facilities reflect our commitment to providing the best possible environment for learning and development.
As part of Taaleem, one of the largest educational providers in the UAE, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that our children and staff are prepared for success in an ever-changing global landscape.
Under the direction of the School Science Department, the School Science Lab Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to the support of chemistry, biology and physics labs in both junior and senior science classes. We are seeking a Learning Assistant, in the lab who will be vigilant in monitoring student safety and be prepared to address safety emergencies including the clean-up of hazardous spills of materials, such as mercury and acids and bases
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Key Accountabilities:
Sets up equipment, chemicals and supplies for chemistry, physics and biology labs at the junior and senior level under the teacher’s guidance.
Prepares molar solutions of acids by diluting concentrated solutions; Calculates relative volumes of concentrated acid and water.
Calculates required mass and prepares standard solutions of salt and bases.
Ensures safe work environment by complying with regulations for handling hazardous materials, and follows waste regulations and proper procedures in the disposal of chemicals.
Cleans up hazardous spills, such as mercury and acids and bases and administers first aid related to chemical accidents as required.
Maintains Chemical Storage standards.
Prepares buffer solutions of a given pH and calibrates the pH meter and prepares chemical indicator and biological stain solutions using appropriate quantities of reagents.
Performs titrations to verify the concentration of standardized solutions.
Maintains and repairs lab equipment such as electroscopes and ray boxes.
Properly sterilizes equipment and cleans glassware using the appropriate solvents.
Maintains set of reagents for specific lab activities.
Assists teachers in the marking of objective student work.
Assists teachers in supervising activities, such as field trips.