Biology Technician

Choice Teachers; Ware; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Teachers is seeking a Biology Technician for an immediate start at a Ware school to support the Biology department with practical and laboratory-based work. You will help prepare experiments and ensure resources are ready for lessons, enabling smooth day-to-day teaching.

The role focuses on hands-on laboratory support, health and safety, and accurate equipment setup, with responsibilities closely aligned to teachers and the science team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Biology.
• Biology degree or relevant scientific qualification preferred.
• Laboratory or practical scientific experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and preparing Biology experiments and practical activities.
• Preparing equipment, materials and specimens for lessons.
• Supporting Biology teachers with practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Ensuring laboratories and equipment are clean, organised and ready for use.
• Maintaining appropriate health and safety standards.
• Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the Biology department.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Organisational skills

Health and safety awareness

Education

Biology degree or relevant qualification

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Biology Technician - Immediate Start

Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Pay: £90-£110 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, approximately 8:00am - 3:30pm
Contract: Temporary initially, with the potential to become permanent
Start: Immediate

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a school in Ware, Hertfordshire, for a Biology Technician to join their Science Department on an immediate start basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong Biology background, ideally with a Biology degree or relevant scientific qualification, to support the Biology department in a practical and laboratory-based role.

The Role

As a Biology Technician, you will work closely with the Biology teachers to ensure practical lessons and experiments are fully prepared and ready to go.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and preparing Biology experiments and practical activities.
• Preparing equipment, materials and specimens for lessons.
• Supporting Biology teachers with practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Ensuring laboratories and equipment are clean, organised and ready for use.
• Maintaining appropriate health and safety standards.
• Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the Biology department.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of Biology - essential.
• A Biology degree or relevant scientific qualification is highly desirable.
• Laboratory or practical scientific experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and practical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.The ability to work effectively alongside teaching staff.

Please note: This is a non-teaching position. The role is focused on preparing experiments and providing practical support to the Biology teaching team.