Science Lab Technician - Practical, Student-Focused Support

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Science Technician for a Wirral school. The role focuses on preparing equipment and materials for science lessons, supporting teachers with demonstrations, and keeping the laboratory safe and well stocked.

The ideal candidate will have prior lab or school experience, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, reliable approach while working with staff and students in a busy science department.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory, science or school environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive and reliable approach.
• Comfortable working alongside both staff and students.
• Knowledge of health and safety within a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment and materials for practical science lessons
• Supporting teachers with practical demonstrations and experiments
• Setting up and clearing away practical activities
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and resources
• Ensuring laboratories are clean, safe and well organised
• Managing stock levels and ordering equipment and materials
• Following appropriate health and safety procedures
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the Science Department

Skills

Lab experience

Health & safety

Organizational skills

Proactive

Teamwork

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Science Technician for a Wirral school. The role focuses on preparing equipment and materials for science lessons, supporting teachers with demonstrations, and keeping the laboratory safe and well stocked.

The ideal candidate will have prior lab or school experience, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, reliable approach while working with staff and students in a busy science department.