SCHOOL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - BIOLOGY

The German Swiss International School (GSIS) is one of Hong Kong's leading international schools providing quality, holistic education to a multinational student body of approximately 1300 students and 240 faculty and staff. The school is organised into two Streams, German and English leading to qualifications in the German International Abitur and I/GCSE & IBDP respectively. We are inviting applications for the following position commencing as soon as possible or as mutually agreed.

The Laboratory Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of laboratory work. The role of the laboratory technician is to maintain, order, receive and stock supplies; dispose of hazardous waste materials; maintain and test equipment; maintain cleanliness in laboratories; and assist the faculty and students with experiments and lab. 

What is required 

• To take care of departmental animals and plants
• To prepare fresh specimens
• To work closely with teachers to support IA/EE
• To instruct laboratory attendants in the work of the laboratories and the preparation rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in laboratory and monitor the repair of lab equipment.
• Prepare demonstrations and experiments as well as assist faculty while performing teaching demonstrations.
• Issue equipment and return it to inventory once usage is complete.
• Maintain equipment and apparatus in a clean and functioning state, conduct annual inventory and assist in capital purchases. 
• Authorise service from outside vendors and purchase expendable supplies.
• Maintain and update policy manual and pertinent records including accident and waste disposal records.
• Assist in the running of exceptional laboratory-based exercises such as practical examinations and open days.

What we are looking for

• High school diploma with training equivalent to one (1) year practical trades or other technical/vocational training beyond high school; supplemented with 2-3 years of related experience.
• Holder of a valid Laboratory Technician's Certificate.
• High proficiency in spoken and written English, Chinese preferred.
• Experience working in an educational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hazardous materials (Biology).

What we offer

GSIS offers benefits such as competitive salary, medical health insurance, 20 days’ annual leave, in-house cafeteria and 13th month salary payment. Staff bus transportation is provided between Central and the Peak Campus, subject to availability. We welcome candidates who show a commitment to continuous professional development and are willing to contribute to wider school activities.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via the GSIS online recruitment portal (https://www.gsis.edu.hk/careers/job-openings/) to the Director of Human Resources. Further information on the school, its facilities and programmes are available on the school’s website https://www.gsis.edu.hk/. Applicants not invited for an interview after four weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. 

GSIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Full background checks will be conducted to safeguard all student at GSIS.