Science Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Wycombe Abbey is seeking a part-time Science Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) to join their team. The role involves supporting the Science Department in a lab setting, ensuring safety and effective operation. The successful candidate will contribute during term time and holiday periods, with a permanent contract and probationary period.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Science Laboratory Technician.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the efficient running of the Science Department.
• Assist with laboratory preparation and maintenance.

Job description

Job Description

Wycombe Abbey seeks to appoint a Science Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) to work as part of the Science Technician team, contributing towards the efficient and smooth running of the Science Department.

Contract: This is a part-time, permanent contract. The first six months will be a probationary period.

Hours of Work: 27 hours per week, working Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and alternate Saturdays during Wycombe Abbey term time, plus two additional weeks during school holidays, with the working pattern to be agreed with the Senior Lab Technician.

Salary: £14,383.16 - £18,698 (£26,350 - £35,650 FTE) per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing date for applications: Midday, Wednesday 4 June 2025.

Interview date: Wednesday 11 June 2025.

How to Apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, complete an application form and submit it, along with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan, by selecting “Apply Now”. For questions, contact the HR Team.

Note: We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all applicants must declare any unspent convictions and cautions, including adult cautions not protected by the 2020 amendments.

Further information on filtered convictions can be found in the Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer.