Science Lab Technician for School Labs & Experiments

Marchant Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Bournemouth School in Bournemouth, Dorset is seeking an experienced Science Technician to support practical lessons and ensure laboratories and equipment are prepared safely and efficiently. You will prepare experiments, set up equipment, manage resources, and assist teachers during lessons, while maintaining lab records and following COSHH and health and safety procedures.

Applicants should have prior school-based science technician experience, strong organisation, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Science Technician within a school is essential.
• Previous secondary school laboratory experience.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Practical and methodical approach.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Preparing practical experiments.
• Setting up laboratory equipment.
• Preparing materials and resources.
• Supporting teachers during practical lessons.
• Maintaining laboratories and preparation rooms.
• Cleaning and storing equipment.
• Ordering and replenishing resources.
• Checking equipment for faults.
• Maintaining laboratory records.
• Following COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Supporting practical demonstrations and investigations.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Organisational skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Practical and methodical approach

Job description

Local Bournemouth School in Bournemouth, Dorset is seeking an experienced Science Technician to support practical lessons and ensure laboratories and equipment are prepared safely and efficiently. You will prepare experiments, set up equipment, manage resources, and assist teachers during lessons, while maintaining lab records and following COSHH and health and safety procedures.

Applicants should have prior school-based science technician experience, strong organisation, and a willingness to