Science Lab Technician
Institut Le Rosey
Switzerland
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- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 October 2024
Job overview
For January 2025 we are seeking a full-time experienced Science Lab Technician to support IB Chemistry, Physics, and Biology practicals. Working in a team with another technician and 12 teachers, the technician will help ensure all practical lessons are ready with at least two days' notice. Fluency in English is required, because English is the main language of instruction. Proficiency in French is advantageous.
This role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changing demands in a dynamic educational setting.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Suitable qualifications and experience as a Science Lab Technician in a school setting.
- Proficiency in Chemistry, with basic knowledge of Physics and Biology experiment setups.
- Familiar with health and safety regulations in a laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with teachers to ensure lesson preparation is timely and efficient.
- Prepare chemicals and apparatus for IB Chemistry practicals.
- Assist with setting up Physics and Biology experiments.
- Maintain lab safety and cleanliness, including cleaning and organising glassware and chemicals.
- Conduct stock checks and order necessary supplies.
- Dispose of chemical waste properly, ensuring a safe environment.
The post will begin during our Gstaad term, with lessons from Monday to Saturday morning. However, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons have no lessons. The remainder of the school year is based on our beautiful Rolle campus where our state-of-the-art Science facilities will be inaugurated in the Summer of 2025.
Le Rosey is a boarding school and the post will be residential. On-campus accommodation is provided and conditions of work are attractive. The successful applicant will be expected to play an active role in boarding life.
Only online applications submitted on TES will be considered. Applications must include 3 referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 20 October 2024. Further details will be sent to all suitable candidates and, interviews will take place from end-October.
About Institut Le Rosey
Founded in 1880, Institut Le Rosey (www.rosey.ch) offers a rounded bilingual education in English and/or French for 440 students aged 8-18, leading to the IB Diploma and French baccalauréat. It also offers a unique two-campus system through its move from a 75-acre château setting by Lake Geneva to the school’s alpine campus every winter term. An IB World School, Le Rosey is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and MSA.
An International Mission
Le Rosey is a highly international community, with well over 60 nationalities in its student body, and over 20 on the teaching staff. The cultural and linguistic diversity of its 440 students is guaranteed by selective admissions with no more than 10% of students from any country. This multinational mix creates a special and very friendly campus atmosphere, as well as enhancing global awareness and international understanding.
Academics
In addition to promoting bilingualism and biculturalism, Le Rosey offers a broad academic programme and range of IB and “Pre-Bac” subjects, with an exceptionally strong tradition in foreign languages. Class sizes are small and the main campus in Rolle is particularly well equipped. All students without exception sit the full diploma of the IB or the French “bac”; results are excellent (IB/French bac average of 36+ points), and all students go on to universities in the USA, UK and across the world, with well over 30% to the Ivy League, Ivy league Plus, Oxbridge, and top-ranked universities across the world.
Sports, Arts and Expeditions
Le Rosey is committed to holistic educational principles. An exceptionally varied, sports, expedition, arts and cultural programme takes full advantage of facilities which include riding stables, a sailing centre, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a fitness and “wellness” centre. There is also a strong winter sports tradition. The school boasts an exceptional state-of-the-art Arts and Learning Centre and 900-seat concert hall (www.roseyconcerthall.ch) on its Rolle campus.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Statement
Institut Le Rosey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. All new employees are required to undertake a security clearance, which includes providing criminal records reports as well as a special excerpt from the Swiss criminal records for people working with children.
Diversity Statement
Le Rosey is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through valuing diversity. Staff, students, and teachers work toward the furthering of an inclusive and supportive environment. As such, we encourage and welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
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