Science Lab Technician for School: Practical, Safe Labs

PK Education; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education are recruiting a Science Technician for a secondary school in Northumberland from September 2026. The role supports the Science department, ensuring safe and effective delivery of practical activities.

The ideal candidate will be organised, reliable and able to work independently, with a good understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures. An Enhanced DBS (Update Service) is preferred or willingness to obtain one through PK Education.

Qualifications

• Experience in a science technician, laboratory, or similar role is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures in a lab.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Good communication with staff and students.
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service) preferred, or willingness to obtain one through PK Education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up equipment, chemicals and resources for practical Science lessons.
• Support teachers and students during practical activities.
• Maintain laboratories, equipment and Science resources.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and organising resources.
• Support day-to-day running of the Science department.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Science or laboratory qualifications/experience

Job description

PK Education are recruiting a Science Technician for a secondary school in Northumberland from September 2026. The role supports the Science department, ensuring safe and effective delivery of practical activities.

The ideal candidate will be organised, reliable and able to work independently, with a good understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures. An Enhanced DBS (Update Service) is preferred or willingness to obtain one through PK Education.