Health & Science Technician

onlyFE; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Job summary

South Hampshire College Group is seeking a practical, organised Science & Health Technician to join our Eastleigh Campus on a part-time basis (15 hours per week). The role focuses on preparing and maintaining biology and chemistry laboratories, assisting with dental suite activities, and supporting practical sessions for Access to Higher Education students.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with strong attention to detail, good communication, and confidence using digital systems

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory, scientific, healthcare or technical support environment.
• Knowledge of Biology and Chemistry practical activities and laboratory procedures.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within laboratory environments.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confident using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve problems.
• Committed to supporting outstanding teaching and student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up Biology and Chemistry practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Support teaching staff and students during practical sessions where required.
• Maintain Science laboratories and specialist learning environments to a high standard.
• Assist with preparation of resources and equipment for Access to Higher Education Science programmes.
• Support practical teaching and learning activities within Health programmes, including the Dental Suite.
• Monitor, maintain and organise laboratory equipment and specialist resources.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and risk assessment requirements.
• Maintain stock control, procurement processes and equipment inventories.
• Arrange servicing, maintenance and repairs of specialist equipment.
• Safely manage storage and disposal of chemicals and consumables.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to equipment, resources and safety procedures.
• Support curriculum activities, college events, open evenings and student recruitment events.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop innovative practical learning experiences.

Skills

Laboratory operating experience

Biology & Chemistry practicals

Health & safety compliance

Organised with attention to detail

Strong communication and teamwork

Digital systems proficiency

Independent working

Student-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

Care to Join Us?

We are seeking a practical, organised and enthusiastic Science & Health Technician to join our team on a part-time basis at our Eastleigh Campus.

This varied role will primarily support our Science curriculum, preparing and maintaining laboratories, equipment and resources for Biology and Chemistry practical activities, particularly for our Access to Higher Education students.

In addition to supporting our Science provision, you will provide technical support within our Health curriculum, including supporting teaching and learning activities for our Dental Apprentices working within the College's Dental Suite.

This is a part-time position working 15 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Wednesday to meet the needs of the curriculum and technical support service.

Weoffer great benefits including;

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Regular training and development

Duties

• Prepare and set up Biology and Chemistry practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Support teaching staff and students during practical sessions where required.
• Maintain Science laboratories and specialist learning environments to a high standard.
• Assist with the preparation of resources and equipment for Access to Higher Education Science programmes and other curriculum areas.
• Support practical teaching and learning activities within Health programmes, including the Dental Suite.
• Monitor, maintain and organise laboratory equipment and specialist resources.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and risk assessment requirements.
• Maintain stock control, procurement processes and equipment inventories.
• Arrange servicing, maintenance and repairs of specialist equipment when required.
• Safely manage the storage and disposal of chemicals, materials and consumables.Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to equipment, resources and safety procedures.
• Support curriculum activities, college events, open evenings and student recruitment events.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to develop innovative practical learning experiences.

Ideal Attributes

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working in a laboratory, scientific, healthcare or technical support environment.
• Has knowledge of Biology and Chemistry practical activities and laboratory procedures.
• Understands health and safety requirements within laboratory and practical learning environments.
• Is highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Is confident using digital systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Can work independently and use their initiative to solve practical problems.
• Is committed to supporting outstanding teaching, learning and student achievement.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers andcommunities within SouthHampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.