Science Lab Technician - Education & Lab Safety

onlyFE; West of England; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS pension scheme

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Annual salary up to £28,050

Résumé du poste

SGS College is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to provide high-quality technical support across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You will help prepare practical lessons, maintain equipment and manage laboratory resources in a safe, efficient environment.

Join a busy science department delivering A Levels, GCSEs, Access to HE and Applied Science programmes. This role supports teachers and students, ensuring safe labs and proactive health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• A Levels or degree qualification (or equivalent) in scientific subjects.
• Experience working in a technician role within education or industry.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong IT and technological skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Confidence working independently and managing your own workload.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience supporting health and safety risk assessment processes.

Responsabilités

• Prepare laboratories, equipment, chemicals and materials for practical lessons.
• Support the delivery of Biology, Chemistry and Physics practical activities.
• Ensure the safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and biological waste in line with CLEAPSS and government guidance.
• Maintain laboratories and preparation areas to a high standard.
• Develop, test and prepare practical demonstrations when required.
• Manage laboratory inventories, stock control and ordering processes.
• Arrange equipment servicing and undertake minor repairs where appropriate.
• Support lecturers, students and project work during practical sessions.
• Maintain and review risk assessments for practical activities, field trips and events.
• Assist with open days, field trips and other departmental activities.
• Provide health and safety advice within laboratory environments.

Connaissances

Lab health & safety

Organisational skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Formation

A Levels or degree in science

Description du poste

SGS College is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to provide high-quality technical support across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You will help prepare practical lessons, maintain equipment and manage laboratory resources in a safe, efficient environment.

Join a busy science department delivering A Levels, GCSEs, Access to HE and Applied Science programmes. This role supports teachers and students, ensuring safe labs and proactive health and safety practices.