Science Lab Technician – Prep, Safety & Stock Control

TeacherActive; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme - up to £200

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with an outstanding 11-18 school in Solihull to recruit a Science Technician. The role starts September 2026 and runs 37 hours per week during 39 weeks per year, Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-3.30pm.

You will prepare equipment and materials for lessons and exams, and keep stock records. Attention to health and safety, you will ensure laboratories and stores remain safe and well organised.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a science laboratory, school or similar environment.
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices and chemical/material storage.
• Experience preparing equipment and materials for practical science lessons.
• Excellent organisation and stock control skills.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, materials and experiments for lessons and examinations.
• Maintain equipment and stock records.
• Keep laboratories, preparation rooms and chemical stores safe and well organised.

Skills

Science lab experience

Safe laboratory practices

Equipment preparation

Stock control

Health and safety

Job description

TeacherActive is working with an outstanding 11-18 school in Solihull to recruit a Science Technician. The role starts September 2026 and runs 37 hours per week during 39 weeks per year, Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-3.30pm.

You will prepare equipment and materials for lessons and exams, and keep stock records. Attention to health and safety, you will ensure laboratories and stores remain safe and well organised.