- Keeps up to date with new technical developments.
- Disposes of chemical and biological waste safely.
- Maintains and rotates stock and supplies.
- Records and collates data obtained from experimental work and documents all work carried out.
- Operates and services specialised scientific equipment, undertakes prescribed measurements and analyses and ensures that sterile conditions necessary for some equipment are maintained.
- Prepares organic and inorganic material for examination and stains and fixes slides for microscope work.
- Sets up and assists with the construction and the development of scientific apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.