Graduate Science Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in London is seeking a Graduate Science Technician to support engaging experiments in the science department. The role offers excellent training and is a great stepping stone for graduates interested in teaching or laboratory careers. Key responsibilities include preparing materials for experiments, supporting students and teachers, and maintaining lab safety. Ideal candidates will have a science degree, strong organisational skills, and a practical approach to problem-solving. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Excellent training and guidance

CPD through the National College

Experience in education and lab roles

Qualifications

• Must have a science degree and a keen interest in laboratory work.
• Good awareness of lab safety is required; training will be provided.
• Must possess organisational skills and be reliable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and equipment for science practicals.
• Support teachers and students during experiments.
• Ensure labs are safe, tidy, and compliant.
• Maintain stock, equipment, and chemical inventories.

Skills

Organisational skills

Reliability

Practical hands-on problem solving

Education

Science degree (any discipline)

Job description

A vibrant secondary school in Waltham Forest is hiring a Graduate Science Technician to join their team in January 2026. If you love science and enjoy practical, hands‑on work, this role gives you the chance to support engaging experiments and help maintain a busy science department.

This is an excellent stepping stone for graduates interested in teaching, research or laboratory careers.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

• Preparing materials and equipment for biology, chemistry and physics practicals
• Supporting teachers and students during experiments
• Ensuring labs remain safe, tidy and compliant with regulations
• Maintaining stock, equipment and chemical inventories

The school is looking for:

• A science graduate (any discipline welcome)
• Someone reliable, organised and willing to learn
• A candidate with good awareness of lab safety (training provided)
• A practical, hands‑on approach to problem solving

What's on offer:

• Excellent training and guidance from an experienced science team
• CPD through the National College
• Real experience that supports careers in education or lab-based roles

To apply, send your CV to (url removed)

For questions, call Tom on (phone number removed) (option 3).