Assistant Laboratory Technician

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Laboratory Technician supports the daily operations of teaching

and research laboratories by retrieving and distributing materials, maintaining the

cleanliness and readiness of laboratory and stockroom areas, and performing

physical tasks as needed within the Department of Chemistry.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

I. Laboratory Work Support

• Retrieves and distributes materials and basic laboratory equipment required by students and instructors for experiments and research activities, as instructed by the Laboratory Technician
• Organizes materials, chemicals, and basic laboratory equipment in stockrooms and laboratory areas to ensure easy, efficient, and safe access
• Regularly checks that all apparatuses are properly secured when not in use
• Performs the necessary cleanup such as spill containment and removal of broken glass in case of accidents and minor spills

II. Laboratory Maintenance Support

• Cleans and maintains glassware, basic laboratory equipment, and laboratory work areas to ensure a safe and organized environment
• Assists in the disposal of chemical waste by transporting waste to designated storage, under the guidance of the Laboratory Technician and Safety Officer
• Replaces gas tanks and delivers distilled water and other supplies to the laboratories
• Assists in building-related maintenance by performing regular and periodic maintenance checks of the Chemistry Department-assigned

laboratories and coordinating maintenance or repair requirements with

the Central Facilities Management Office (CFMO)

III. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the immediate

supervisor, or any authorized representative

• Minimum Qualifications: Laboratory Operation and Management: Familiarity in laboratory procedures, operation, and maintenance; Ability to perform routine and preventive maintenance of basic laboratory equipment and facilities'
• Safety Standards and Protocols: Familiarity with safety guidelines, protocols, and standards for laboratory environments, including hazard identification and emergency procedures.
• Attention to Detail: Being careful about detail and thorough in completing

work tasks
- Adaptable: Demonstrates adaptability across various laboratory

environments and a strong capacity to learn new procedures and set-ups
- Communication Skills: Effective oral and written communication to

coordinate with the instructors and laboratory technicians.
- Collaboration and Coordination: Works effectively with faculty, laboratory

technicians, and students to support laboratory operations and address

needs
- Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Physically Capable: Able to handle physically demanding tasks

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of any Bachelor's Degree
• Previous work experience in a laboratory setting is preferred, but not required

The Ateneo de Manila University (Ateneo) is one of the leading universities in the Philippines. More than 150 years in existence, the Ateneo has grown into a major Jesuit institution. Officially it became a university in 1959. It offers over 100 academic degree programmes. Ateneo offers Basic Education (Grade School, Junior and Senior High School). In addition, the Loyola Schools (college) is made up of four schools (Social Sciences; Humanities; Science and Engineering; and Management) that offer graduate and undergraduate degrees, with a total enrolment of about 10,000 students per year. The Ateneo has 4 professional schools located in 3 campuses in Quezon City, Makati City and Pasig City (Business; Government; Law; and Medicine and Public Health), with about 4,000 professional postgraduate students. It has an array of research centres, 11 of which are recognized as Centres of Excellence by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education. In addition to a European Studies Programme, it has a Centre for Asian Studies that fosters comparative research on East and Southeast Asia. The Ateneo has 207 partnerships with universities around the world (82 in Europe, 87 in Asia, 11 in Australia and New Zealand, and 27 in North and South America) and is a member of the ASEAN Universities Network and 3 other international university networks. The Ateneo's Rizal Library is the most advanced in the Philippines with over 307,000 titles in its collection and online access to most major academic journals.