Scientific Assistant

About the job

In RISM, we expect the Scientific Assistant to support hands-on learning by preparing experiment setups, maintaining robotics and science equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring strict safety protocols.As a scientific Assistant, you will encourage students curiosity in the Lab and assist them in honing their skills for investigation. Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set up apparatus, kits, and materials (Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Sciences and CS&AI) ahead of scheduled practical classes.
• Assist the academic staff, during demonstrations and guide students in troubleshooting experiments or STEM projects.
• Clean, sterilize, and calibrate equipment, reporting any hardware/software failures or repair needs immediately.
• Enforce stringent lab safety rules, manage hazardous material disposal, and ensure first aid/fire safety kits are stocked.
• Document safety protocol for the specific Lab and train the Academic staff and students periodically on the protocol (2 times a year)
• Track consumable usage, manage issue/return logs, and maintain stock registers for ordering new supplies
• Assist the Teaching staff to ensure that the assessment and grading process for the studentsis managed effectively
• Maintain stock registers, inventory records, and issue/return logs of lab materials.
• Coordinate with vendors for procurement of lab equipment, chemicals, and consumables.
• Maintain proper labelling and storage of chemicals and specimens. Assist in annual stock verification and lab audits.
• Prepare MIS reports related to lab usage and inventory.
• Maintain confidentiality and discipline within the laboratory.
• Display responsibility, and alertness during lab activities.
• Support other laboratory or academic requirements as assigned by RISM
• Receive and process samples to identify suitability
• Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors degree with some experience of having worked in a Lab will be a distinct advantage.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work for timely completion
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Able to easily understand complex instructions and communicate instructions effectively to the students.
• Able and willing to maintain strict level of confidentiality regarding laboratory results and records
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to develop Lab manuals
• Ability to maintain records