Graduate Science Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in London seeks a Graduate Science Technician to support practical experiments in science. The role involves preparing materials for labs, assisting teachers and students during experiments, and maintaining compliance in the lab environment. This position offers excellent training and is a great opportunity for graduates interested in pursuing careers in education or laboratory work. Candidates should be reliable, organized, and possess a practical approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Excellent training and guidance

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Real experience for career support

Qualifications

• Reliability and willingness to learn.
• Practical, hands‑on approach to work.
• Good awareness of lab safety (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Preparing materials and equipment for practicals.
• Supporting teachers and students during experiments.
• Ensuring labs are safe, tidy, and compliant.
• Maintaining stock and chemical inventories.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Awareness of lab safety

Education

Science graduate (any discipline)

Job description

Graduate Science Technician

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 [email removed]