Science Lab Technician – Hands-On Learning Support

Marchant Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is recruiting a Science Technician for a large secondary school in Cheshire. The role focuses on hands-on practical support, preparing equipment, chemicals, and materials to enable engaging experiments and safe, well-organised laboratories for pupils.

You will assist teachers with demonstrations and investigations, maintain and store equipment, manage stock, and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• A relevant science degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a school or similar laboratory environment.
• A good understanding of health and safety in practical laboratory settings.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• A reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to your work.
• The confidence to work with teaching staff and support a busy secondary school department.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Getting laboratories lesson-ready by preparing equipment, chemicals, and materials for practical experiments.
• Supporting science teachers with demonstrations, investigations, and hands-on classroom activities.
• Keeping laboratory equipment organised, maintained, and safely stored.
• Helping ensure laboratories meet health and safety standards and remain safe learning environments.
• Keeping track of supplies, checking stock, and ordering materials when needed.
• Carrying out routine checks and reporting equipment that needs repairing or replacing.
• Handling and disposing of chemicals and hazardous materials in line with appropriate safety procedures.
• Helping the science department run smoothly so teachers and pupils can get the most out of every lesson.

Skills

Organisation skills

Reliability & flexibility

Education

Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is recruiting a Science Technician for a large secondary school in Cheshire. The role focuses on hands-on practical support, preparing equipment, chemicals, and materials to enable engaging experiments and safe, well-organised laboratories for pupils.

You will assist teachers with demonstrations and investigations, maintain and store equipment, manage stock, and follow safety procedures.