Science Lab Technician: Practical Prep & Safety

Opportunitiesthe Harris Federation; Belmont; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Sutton is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to support the Science Department in delivering safe, effective practical lessons. You will prepare equipment, assist staff during experiments, manage stock and uphold COSHH and health and safety standards.

The role involves ensuring safe handling of chemicals, maintaining laboratory resources, and supporting students in practical activities. You will work with colleagues to keep areas tidy, ensure safety compliance, and contribute

Qualifications

• COSHH training as appropriate.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Good understanding of a range of chemicals and their properties.
• Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment.
• Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and advising teaching staff on preparation and layout for practical exercises.
• Running trials of experiments and helping students with learning activities.
• Preparing equipment and materials to teacher specifications.
• Advising on safe use of tools and equipment in learning activities.
• Maintaining safety, repair and general maintenance of resources and equipment.
• Ensuring welfare and care of plants and animals in the science area.
• Preparing for practical lessons by understanding syllabus and schemes of work.
• Assisting with stock keeping and safety checks as required by regulations.
• Storing equipment and materials securely and maintaining good condition.
• Safe disposal of used chemicals/hazardous waste and COSHH compliance.
• Keeping up to date with health and safety regulations and developments.

Skills

COSHH training

Safety awareness

Chemicals knowledge

Lab technician experience

Workload management

Education

A Level in Physics/Chemistry/Biology

Job description

Harris Academy Sutton is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to support the Science Department in delivering safe, effective practical lessons. You will prepare equipment, assist staff during experiments, manage stock and uphold COSHH and health and safety standards.

The role involves ensuring safe handling of chemicals, maintaining laboratory resources, and supporting students in practical activities. You will work with colleagues to keep areas tidy, ensure safety compliance, and contribute