Science Lab Technician: Prep, Safety & Classroom Support

Marchant Recruitment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Local School in Herefordshire is seeking a Science Technician to support the Science Department by preparing equipment, materials and laboratory spaces for lessons, ensuring a safe and well-organised environment for practical work.

You will assist teachers and students during experiments, maintain laboratory resources, monitor stock levels and ensure risk assessments and safety documentation are kept up to date in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or laboratory environment is desirable.
• Experience preparing materials or equipment for practical activities.
• Experience working safely with chemicals or laboratory equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up equipment, materials and spaces for science lessons.
• Maintain laboratories and manage storage of supplies.
• Support teachers and students during experiments.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and proper disposal of chemicals.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prep equipment

Safety procedures

Multi-class support

Communication skills

IT & record-keeping

Flexible / adaptable

Job description

Local School in Herefordshire is seeking a Science Technician to support the Science Department by preparing equipment, materials and laboratory spaces for lessons, ensuring a safe and well-organised environment for practical work.

You will assist teachers and students during experiments, maintain laboratory resources, monitor stock levels and ensure risk assessments and safety documentation are kept up to date in a busy school setting.