Laboratory Technician – Sixth Form Centre (FTC)

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is looking for a proactive Laboratory Technician for its Sixth Form Centre. This role involves supporting A-Level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics groups by managing lab equipment, sourcing materials, and maintaining safe environments. Candidates should have laboratory experience and a positive, can-do attitude. The role offers generous annual leave, an excellent pension scheme, and various employee benefits. This is a full-time position on a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months.

Benefits

Generous allocation of annual leave

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Excellent staff development opportunities

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
• Proactive and efficient approach to tasks.
• Ability to work independently with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support for A-Level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics groups.
• Maintain equipment and organize prep rooms and laboratories.
• Sourcing materials and developing requisition processes.

Skills

Laboratory management

Health and Safety compliance

Teamwork

Job description

An educational institution in Birmingham is looking for a proactive Laboratory Technician for its Sixth Form Centre. This role involves supporting A-Level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics groups by managing lab equipment, sourcing materials, and maintaining safe environments. Candidates should have laboratory experience and a positive, can-do attitude. The role offers generous annual leave, an excellent pension scheme, and various employee benefits. This is a full-time position on a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months.