Science Lab Technician - Immediate Start (Secondary School)

Tradewind Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment seeks a Science Technician for a secondary school in Higher Blackley, Manchester, with an ASAP start. The role focuses on preparing resources and supporting practical science lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

The candidate should have school/education experience, a science degree, COSHH training, and strong organisational skills to ensure safe, well-prepared laboratories and smooth lesson delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school or education setting.
• COSHH training and safe chemical handling understanding.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory equipment, chemicals, specimens for lessons.
• Support teachers with delivery of practical activities across science.
• Set up and clear away experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintain laboratories, prep rooms, and resources to high standards.
• Ensure safe storage and lab handling of chemicals and materials.
• Follow proper COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering lab supplies.
• Keep accurate records of equipment, chemicals, and safety.

Skills

Science lab experience

COSHH trained

Organised / detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Science-related subject

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment seeks a Science Technician for a secondary school in Higher Blackley, Manchester, with an ASAP start. The role focuses on preparing resources and supporting practical science lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

The candidate should have school/education experience, a science degree, COSHH training, and strong organisational skills to ensure safe, well-prepared laboratories and smooth lesson delivery.