Lab Assistant

As a Lab Assistant, your role involves preparing and setting up laboratory equipment, specimens, and materials for Biology and Physics practical sessions. You will assist faculty during lab sessions, providing technical support to students while they perform experiments. It is crucial to maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety in lab spaces, instruments, and work areas. Additionally, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals, biological samples, and other lab materials is a key responsibility. Your key responsibilities include: - Calibrating, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment such as microscopes, balances, centrifuges, optical instruments, and electrical apparatus. - Keeping accurate records of lab inventory, including equipment, glassware, consumables, and chemicals. - Assisting in procuring laboratory materials by preparing requisitions and maintaining stock registers. - Conducting routine checks and preventive maintenance of lab instruments. - Ensuring compliance with laboratory safety guidelines, including fire, chemical, and electrical safety. - Supporting in organizing laboratory demonstrations, workshops, and exhibitions. To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: - Bachelors degree / Diploma in Biology, Physics, Life Sciences, or a related field. - Prior experience as a lab assistant/technician in academic or research settings is preferred (3-5 years). - Knowledge of laboratory practices, equipment handling, and safety standards. - Good organizational and record-keeping skills. - Ability to assist students patiently and communicate instructions clearly. - Basic computer skills for maintaining records and reports. This is a full-time position that requires you to work in person at the designated work location.,