Science Lab Technician – Inspire Learning with Experiments

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

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment are assisting a large secondary school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire to recruit a proactive Science Technician. You will prepare equipment, chemicals and materials for experiments and help ensure labs are ready for lessons.

You will support science teachers with demonstrations and hands-on activities, keep equipment organised and safe, monitor stock, and ensure health and safety standards are met. A relevant science qualification and DBS clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in science or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a laboratory, preferably in a school.
• Understanding of health and safety in labs.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive approach.
• Ability to work with teaching staff and support a busy department.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, chemicals and materials for experiments.
• Support teachers with demonstrations, investigations and activities.
• Keep laboratory equipment organised and safely stored.
• Ensure laboratories meet health and safety standards.
• Monitor supplies and order materials when needed.
• Carry out routine checks and report repairs or replacements.
• Handle and dispose of chemicals and hazardous materials safely.
• Help the science department run smoothly.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Organisational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Proactive attitude

Education

Science degree

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Marchant Recruitment are assisting a large secondary school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire to recruit a proactive Science Technician. You will prepare equipment, chemicals and materials for experiments and help ensure labs are ready for lessons.

You will support science teachers with demonstrations and hands-on activities, keep equipment organised and safe, monitor stock, and ensure health and safety standards are met. A relevant science qualification and DBS clearance are preferred.