Science Lab Technician — Practical Science Support

Amarval Partners Ltd; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great transport links and parking

Training within the school

Career path within the school

Enthusiastic Science Department to co‑

Job summary

Amarval Partners Ltd is seeking a dedicated Science Laboratory Technician for a busy secondary school. You will prepare and set up Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratories, assist with practicals and demonstrations, and ensure equipment is maintained, stored and available for lessons.

You will help monitor stock and support health and safety across all science areas. You will work with staff and students in a collaborative environment, and a DBS check will be required or updated as needed to

Qualifications

• Experience in a school laboratory or similar environment.
• Understanding of health and safety in a laboratory.
• Knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics practical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics practicals.
• Assist teachers with practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintain, clean and store laboratory equipment and resources.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering science supplies.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including safe handling of chemicals and materials.
• Carry out routine checks of laboratory equipment and report faults or maintenance needs.
• Support teachers and students during practical activities to ensure lessons run smoothly.
• Keep laboratories tidy and ready for use throughout the school day.

Skills

Science laboratory experience

Health & safety procedures

Safe handling of chemicals

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Organisational skills

Teamwork & communication

DBS clearance

Tools

Biology equipment

Chemistry equipment

Physics equipment

Job description

Amarval Partners Ltd is seeking a dedicated Science Laboratory Technician for a busy secondary school. You will prepare and set up Biology, Chemistry and Physics laboratories, assist with practicals and demonstrations, and ensure equipment is maintained, stored and available for lessons.

You will help monitor stock and support health and safety across all science areas. You will work with staff and students in a collaborative environment, and a DBS check will be required or updated as needed to