Science Lab Assistant
Atlanta International School (AIS) unites students, educators, and families from Atlanta and around the world with a shared mission: to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better.
Our community represents 90 nationalities and over 60 languages. Starting in August 2025, AIS’s Upper School will span two campuses: the Buckhead Campus for Grades 3K-12 day students and the Sandy Springs Campus for Grades 9-12 day and boarding students.
This dynamic, inclusive environment gives AIS its unique energy—a place where students, educators, and families thrive, innovate, and belong. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school from 3K to Grade 12, we offer the PYP, MYP, DP, and CP, with additional flexibility through AISx. This unique program is tailored for pre-professional students in athletics, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and more. AISx partners with Mouratoglou Tennis Academy and the Atlanta United Youth Team and holds Athlete Friendly Educational Center (AFEC) accreditation.
Our engaging and comprehensive academic programs develop internationally minded, critical thinkers who excel at connecting complex knowledge to create innovative solutions. At AIS, students experience a world-class education within a diverse, multicultural, and multilingual community that prepares them for meaningful, global impact.
JOB PURPOSE
Division: Secondary School
FLSA: Non-exempt
Position Status: 10 month employee
Hours per week: part time (0.5)
Schedule: Hours flexible (between 7:30 and 4:30)
Reports to: Science Group Leader & Lab Technician
Start Date: July 28, 2025
Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- General Laboratory Maintenance
- Work with the Lab Technician to monitor and track lab inventory twice per annum.
- Maintain and update SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and or CLEAPPS (Hazard cards) for chemical inventory.
- Maintains chemical storage standards and a set of reagents for specific lab activities.
- Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration and repairs of lab equipment.
- Operates electrical and nonelectrical laboratory equipment and potentially dangerous substances (flammable liquids, infectious bacteria, biohazards. etc.)
- Cleans up hazardous spills, such as mercury and acids and bases and administers first aid related to chemical accidents as required.
- Prepares molar solutions of acids by diluting concentrated solutions; Calculates relative volumes of concentrated acid and water.
- Calculates required mass and prepares standard solutions of salt and bases.
- Prepares buffer solutions of a given pH and calibrates the pH meter and prepares chemical indicator and biological stain solutions using appropriate quantities of reagents.
- Performs titrations to verify the concentration of standardized solutions.
- Properly sterilizes equipment and cleans glassware using the appropriate solvents.
- Following OSHA protocols for disposal of hazardous materials.
- Returning equipment in a serviceable and clean condition to its allocated storage.
- Classroom Lab Preparation
- Preparing the equipment and chemicals needed for chemistry classes as long as sufficient notice was provided in writing through lab logger.
- Provide the SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and or CLEAPPS (Hazard cards) for the chemicals requested as part of the lab prep work.
- Inform teachers, Lab Technician, and Science Group Leader when chemicals or equipment for a lab is unavailable.
- Teaching Assistant
- Assist in laboratory classes helping with equipment use and safety. Available to co-teach as needed and assists during lab work, primarily with grade 7 and grade 8 labs.
- Assist with DP science internal investigations to help students determine lab equipment needs, and provide solutions when chemicals or equipment are unavailable, and be available to troubleshoot experiments as needed.
- Administrative duties
- Informing the Science Group Leader of any short notice requests.
- Working with the Lab Technician to submit required budget paperwork to the business office in a timely manner.
- Undergo professional development training sessions as required.
The ideal candidate has demonstrated effective equitable and inclusive practices within and outside the laboratory environment. A passion for working with adolescent learners, flexible attitude, commitment to lifelong learning, and a sense of humor are essential.
REQUIREMENTS
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree, equivalent, or in pursuit of a relevant Bachelor’s with two years completed
- The successful candidate should have a passion for education and extensive experience as a science lab technician
- Enthusiastic about working within a multicultural and multilingual environment. Flexibility of approach and a collaborative style are essential.
- A commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability
- Builds Relationships and Rapport
- Collaborative
- Creative and critical thinking
- Impact
- Intuitive
- Learner
- Reflective
- Safety Awareness
- Seeks Feedback
- Self-motivated
- Strong communication and organizational skills
EEO
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.