Vacancy for Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
Job Description:
- Maintain laboratory equipment and tools in clean, safe, and good conditions and prepare chemical solutions;
- Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced;
- Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks;
- Assemble and prepare necessary laboratory materials before scheduled laboratory;
- Assist the laboratory instructor during the (entire) laboratory period;
- Put away laboratory materials after the completion of the laboratory.
- Assist in ordering yearly materials;
- Maintain a current and running inventory of all materials;
- Assist in training of new laboratory assistants;
- Be able to use the appropriate source for developing;
- Methods for disposal of all types of chemicals;
- Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records;
- Maintain the store for teaching equipment and planning to enable efficient changeovers of experiments;
- Maintain up-to-date records of maintenance and testing of teaching equipment;
- Assist with the sourcing of materials, consumables, and equipment for the teaching areas;
Qualifications:
- Excellent level in English: applicants must be able to teach in English in their topic (chemistry);
- Bachelor’s degree as a minimum level of education with a high average grade and/or with distinctions in chemistry;
- Knowledge of office automation software (Microsoft and LibreOffice suits) and any programming specific to the subject of chemistry;
- Flexibility in working hours (facilitation of teamwork, preparation of courses);
- Commitment to high-quality teaching and creating a fully inclusive, positive learning environment according to French standards of education;
- Laboratory experience abroad in the field of academic research or the chemical industry is an advantage;
Interested candidates are requested to submit in PDF format in English:
(1) a letter of interest and motivation specifying suitability for the position
(2) an updated resume
Send materials via e-mail to: careers@ufaz.az specifying the Job Title in the subject line.
Application deadline: April 30
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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