Job Posting for Laboratory Technician at Lycée Français de Chicago

The Lycée Français de Chicago provides its students with a rigorous bilingual education in a dynamic and welcoming multicultural community. The Lycée’s education transforms students into global ambassadors, inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, responsibility, and respect. First founded in 1995 by a small group of French and American families, the Lycée began as an international school of fewer than 150 students. Twenty-five years later, our community has grown dramatically to almost 750 students, attracting families from around the world who share the value of an academically challenging and culturally diverse education.

Laboratory Technician (part-time, approximately 20 hours per week)

Reports to: Director of Secondary School

Position Description: The laboratory technician works closely with the Head of the Science Department and science teachers to implement and administer activities, as described below. The position requires an aptitude for all sciences, including chemistry, physics, biology and geology.

Responsibilities

Plans his or her schedule with the Head of the Science Department
Provides technical support, ensuring that equipment is functioning properly and that the right materials are available for specific lessons
Prepares science equipment before lessons and ensures equipment is ready to use
Keeps laboratory equipment clean and in good working order
Assists in setting up laboratory equipment for science class
Assists Science teachers in testing out new laboratory experiments prior to classroom implementation
Assists teachers if needed during a lab activity, including clean-up and putting away laboratory equipment.
Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies for all four labs
Informs the head of department as to when new supplies and equipment are needed to be purchased or replaced
Develops, implements and manages the chemical storage plan

Requirements:

Must be fluent in English and French.
Previous experience working in a lab, including in an academic setting.
Excellent communication skills, organized, and able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
Proven skills in working independently and being self-motivated and goal oriented.

Additional Information

This position will start in August 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year
This is an hourly, part-time position with no benefits.
All employees must pass a background check.

How to Apply

Please visit the LFC’s Employment Opportunities website and submit a cover letter and resume. No phone inquiries, please.

Lycée Français de Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates of any gender, race, class, sexual orientation, faith, disability, or age are encouraged to apply. All candidates will be evaluated on a merit basis.

For more information about the Lycée please go to www.lyceechicago.org

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