Science Technician

Ad Talent Recruitment Ltd; Ascot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

LVS Ascot is seeking a proactive Science Technician to support its Science Department in a busy school laboratory environment. You will prepare equipment, chemicals and biological materials while ensuring safe, organised labs for lessons.

The role reports to the Head of Science and offers excellent benefits, a friendly team, and the opportunity to contribute to school life during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory or practical science environment.
• Ability to prepare equipment and materials accurately and safely.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards.
• Organised with ability to manage competing requests.
• Willing to develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set out and clear away apparatus, specimens and materials for practical lessons.
• Prepare, label, dilute and store chemicals safely.
• Provide technical assistance during practical activities.
• Support biology/chemistry/physics practical work.
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with purchases and stocktakes.
• Keep laboratories safe, clean and well organised.
• Report equipment defects promptly.
• Support safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Organised

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, term time

Contract: Full time; part-time hours may be considered for suitable candidates

Are you an organised and proactive

Science Technician who can provide safe, efficient technical support within a busy school laboratory environment?

LVS Ascot is looking for a Science Technician to support its thriving Science Department. You will help teachers deliver engaging practical lessons by preparing equipment, chemicals and biological materials while ensuring the laboratories and preparation areas remain safe, organised and ready for use.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team within an exceptional school offering superb facilities, excellent benefits and the opportunity to play an active role in school life.

About LVS Ascot

LVS Ascot is a high-performing co-educational day and boarding school with a reputation for all-round excellence.

Through a stimulating curriculum and vibrant co-curricular programme, we provide an environment in which pupils are valued, encouraged and inspired to achieve their potential.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Science or nominated line manager, you will provide proactive technical support across biology, chemistry and physics.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, setting out and clearing away apparatus, specimens, cultures, solutions, reagents and other materials for practical lessons and demonstrations.
• Preparing, labelling, diluting and storing chemicals accurately and safely.
• Trialling practical activities where required and identifying potential hazards or technical difficulties before lessons.
• Providing technical assistance during practical activities under the direction of teaching staff.
• Supporting biology practical work, including the safe preparation and handling of biological materials and specimens.
• Cleaning, storing, maintaining and, where appropriate, decontaminating laboratory equipment.
• Carrying out routine equipment checks and maintaining accurate records.
• Inspecting damaged or faulty equipment and arranging safe repair, replacement or disposal.
• Monitoring stock levels, checking deliveries and supporting authorised purchasing and stocktakes.
• Keeping laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas safe, secure, clean and well organised.
• Reporting defects relating to equipment, services, furniture or buildings promptly.
• Supporting departmental activities, examinations and science enrichment events.

Health, safety and compliance

You will help maintain the highest standards of laboratory safety by:

• Following the school’s health and safety policies, risk assessments and departmental procedures.
• Working in accordance with COSHH requirements and current CLEAPSS guidance.
• Using appropriate personal protective equipment and safe working practices.
• Maintaining accurate chemical inventories, safety information and disposal records.
• Supporting the safe management of spills, breakages and laboratory waste.
• Completing relevant health and safety, safeguarding, COSHH and refresher training.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a laboratory or practical science environment.
• Can prepare scientific equipment and materials accurately and safely.
• Has excellent attention to detail and consistently high standards.
• Is organised and able to manage competing requests and priorities.
• Uses initiative and proactively identifies tasks requiring attention.
• Can adapt to the changing needs of a busy Science Department.
• Is willing to develop new skills and working methods.
• Works effectively and collaboratively with teachers and other technicians.
• Understands the importance of working within their training and competence.
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries, discretion and confidentiality.

Experience supporting practical work across biology, chemistry or physics would be advantageous.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil the responsibilities of the role under the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies and current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

You will become part of a welcoming and supportive school community with superb facilities, great employee benefits and the opportunity to contribute to the life of an exceptional school.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible following the closing date.