Science Lab Technician: Prep, Safety & Classroom Support

Marchant Recruitment; North East; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive Science Technician for a large secondary school in Tyne and Wear. You'll prepare practical activities, support teachers, and help keep laboratories safe and ready for lessons.

Ideal candidates have a science degree, laboratory experience, and a good grasp of health and safety. You should be reliable, flexible, and able to work with staff to deliver engaging science learning.

Formación

• A relevant science degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a laboratory, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety in practical labs.
• Excellent organisational skills 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 and DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Responsabilidades

• Getting laboratories lesson-ready by preparing equipment, chemicals, and materials for practical experiments.
• Supporting science teachers with demonstrations, investigations, and hands‑on classroom activities.
• Keeping laboratory equipment organised, maintained, and safely stored.
• Helping ensure laboratories meet health and safety standards and remain safe learning environments.
• Keeping track of supplies, checking stock, and ordering materials when needed.
• Carrying out routine checks and reporting equipment that needs repairing or replacing.
• Handling and disposing of chemicals and hazardous materials in line with appropriate safety procedures.
• Helping the science department run smoothly so teachers and pupils can get the most out of every lesson.

Conocimientos

Laboratory experience

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Science degree or equivalent

DBS clearance or willingness to obtain

Descripción del empleo

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a proactive Science Technician for a large secondary school in Tyne and Wear. You'll prepare practical activities, support teachers, and help keep laboratories safe and ready for lessons.

Ideal candidates have a science degree, laboratory experience, and a good grasp of health and safety. You should be reliable, flexible, and able to work with staff to deliver engaging science learning.