Secondary School Science Lab Assistant
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
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Job Summary
Our Buckhead Campus is an urban learning environment in the heart of Atlanta giving students access to the cultural academic and professional opportunities of a major international city. Museums universities arts institutions and civic organizations serve as extensions of our classrooms.
Our Sandy Springs Campus sits on twenty four wooded acres along the Chattahoochee River and is home to the Mouratoglou Atlanta Academy tennis program. This nature-rich setting provides space for outdoor learning partnerships and unique student experiences.
Across both campuses AIS delivers a unified curriculum through the full IB continuum. Students pursue multiple pathways to graduation including the IB Diploma Programme the IB Careers-related Programme AISx flexible pathways and the AIS Impact Diploma. Within our diverse and multilingual community students grow as critical thinkers collaborators and compassionate leaders who make a meaningful impact in the world.
Our School is committed to the safety and well-being of every child. We maintain rigorous safeguarding practices to ensure a secure supportive and nurturing environment where all students can thrive.
JOB PURPOSE
The Science Lab Manager oversees the operational technical and safety systems of the Secondary School Science laboratories. This role ensures that laboratory spaces equipment materials and procedures effectively support inquiry-based learning aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
The Science Lab Manager coordinates laboratory operations across Biology Chemistry Physics and interdisciplinary science learning spaces while supporting student research departmental logistics safety compliance inventory systems and laboratory readiness.
This role collaborates closely with Science teachers Subject Leaders IB Coordinators operational teams and school leadership to maintain safe organized and responsive laboratory environments that support high quality teaching and learning.
This is a part-time position within the Secondary School Science Department.
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Science Lab Manager
Secondary Accountability: Science Group Leader
AIS CORE VALUES BASED COMPETENCIES
- Commitment to Growth Seeks continuous self-improvement.
- Collaborative Teamwork Builds strong supportive relationships.
- Adaptability Maintains flexibility and openness to change.
- Inclusivity Actively welcomes and engages diverse perspectives.
- Empathy Shows compassion and understanding toward others.
- Intercultural Communication Communicates effectively across cultures.
- Bias Awareness Recognizes and mitigates personal biases.
- Task Prioritization Manages time and tasks efficiently.
- Accountability Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes.
- Constructive Conflict Resolution Resolves conflicts in a restorative way.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Science Lab Assistant you will contribute to a safe organized and inquiry-driven learning environment that supports practical science learning across Grades 6 to 12 with a focus in the MYP program. Strong organizational skills attention to detail and a collaborative mindset are essential.
- Serve as a primary responder for immediate classroom resource needs and laboratory support requests.
- Support teachers in maintaining organized functional and well-stocked laboratory and classroom spaces.
- Regularly audit and restock classroom and laboratory supplies including safety equipment and commonly used materials.
- Monitor laboratory readiness and communicate resource or maintenance needs to the Science Lab Manager.
- Prepare equipment materials and chemical reagents for laboratory activities as directed by the Science Lab Manager and science faculty.
- Support laboratory setup breakdown and cleanup processes.
- Ensure equipment is cleaned maintained and returned to appropriate storage locations following use.
- Assist with the movement and distribution of laboratory materials between preparation spaces and classrooms.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on laboratory equipment.
- Clean sterilize and maintain laboratory equipment and glassware according to established procedures.
- Assist the Science Lab Manager with specialized laboratory preparations and technical tasks.
- Support inventory tracking and organization of laboratory materials and equipment.
- Assist in maintaining laboratory safety standards and procedures.
- Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other required safety documentation are available and accessible.
- Support safe storage handling and disposal procedures for laboratory materials.
- Respond to laboratory incidents and concerns in accordance with established school safety protocols.
- Assist with annual inventory audits of chemicals and laboratory equipment.
- Assist teachers during laboratory activities when requested.
- Support student safety and proper equipment use during practical learning experiences.
- Assist with science fairs research projects exhibitions and other departmental initiatives as assigned.
- Contribute to the smooth operation of inquiry-based science learning experiences.
- Attend department meetings and required school professional learning activities.
- Collaborate positively with faculty staff and operational teams.
- Maintain professionalism confidentiality and a commitment to student safety and wellbeing.
- Support the mission vision and values of Atlanta International School.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educational Background & Professional Experience
- Associates degree technical certification or equivalent experience in a science-related field preferred.
- Experience working in a laboratory school university healthcare or related environment.
- Experience supporting laboratory operations or scientific equipment preferred.
Specialized Skills
- Basic knowledge of scientific equipment materials and laboratory processes and creation of simple reagent solutions
- Knowledge of laboratory safety practices including cleaning chemical spills and equipment handling.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures accurately and consistently.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty staff and students.
Additional Qualifications
- Commitment to fostering safe inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Ability to lift and move laboratory materials and equipment safely.
- Ability to move between multiple laboratory and classroom spaces throughout the school day.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining organized workspaces.
TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position please submit the following items: a letter
of interest a resume and email and phone contact information for three professional
references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete
applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience
best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications we regret that we are not able
to take or return phone calls regarding employment.
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion or religious practices sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation citizenship status national origin age ability status military status unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local state or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Atlanta International School is a private, non-profit, international, IB World School for 3K - Grade 12, featuring full and dual-immersion language programs.
