Science Laboratory Technician - Outstanding School In Chesterton, Cambridge

Marchant Recruitment; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a highly organized Science Laboratory Technician to support Biology, Chemistry and Physics practicals at a Chesterton, Cambridge secondary school. The role focuses on managing the prep room and ensuring smooth delivery of lessons across KS3 to KS5.

Ideal candidates will have a science degree or relevant lab experience, and a strong commitment to COSHH/CLEAPSS safety. Term-time options and full-year availability are offered, with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Degree or formal qualification in a scientific field or prior laboratory experience.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety guidelines (COSHH, CLEAPSS, risk assessments).
• Excellent organizational skills and precision when handling chemicals.
• Strong teamwork and communication with science teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemical solutions and maintain prep room inventories.
• Assemble electronic circuits and set up microscopic equipment.
• Assist teachers during live laboratory demonstrations.
• Ensure total adherence to CLEAPSS guidelines and COSHH storage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or equivalent lab experience

Job description

Are you an organized science graduate or experienced laboratory assistant looking to support high-quality practical experiments across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics laboratories?

Modern, well-resourced 11 to 18 secondary school in Chesterton, Cambridge

Science Laboratory Technician (Prep Room Management & Lab Setup)

Full-time, year-round role (Term-Time Only available) | ASAP Start

Our client is seeking an articulate, safety-conscious Science Technician to join their active STEM department immediately. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong attention to detail who wants to manage prep room operations and ensure practical lessons run smoothly across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level).

Key duties include preparing chemical solutions, assembling electronic circuits, setting up microscopic equipment, maintaining prep room inventories, and assisting teachers during live laboratory demonstrations. You will ensure total adherence to CLEAPSS guidelines, COSHH chemical storage frameworks, and general laboratory safety protocols.

School Information

Located in Chesterton, Cambridge, this forward-thinking secondary school boasts modern technical suites, dynamic science facilities, and a collaborative support structure. Non-teaching staff benefit from structured workloads, clear administrative support, and funded opportunities for CLEAPSS safety and technician training.

Experience and Qualifications

Degree or formal qualification in a scientific field (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Applied Science) or prior laboratory experience

Solid working knowledge of health and safety guidelines (COSHH, CLEAPSS, risk assessments)

Excellent organizational skills, precision when measuring chemicals, and reliable equipment maintenance abilities

Strong teamwork and communication skills when liaising with science teachers and students