Science Technician

Smile Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking an experienced Science Technician for a full-time position in Birmingham. The role involves laboratory management, equipment maintenance, and supporting teachers with practical lessons. Ideal candidates will have a degree in science and experience in a laboratory environment.

Benefits

Training and CPD opportunities

Support from a specialist agency

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in education.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Subject to Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory facilities efficiently.
• Prepare and set up equipment for practical lessons.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in science or laboratory-related field

Job description

Smile Education is recruiting an experienced science technician to start immediately at a school in Birmingham. This is a full-time position with working hours from 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.

The Role:

As a Science Technician, your responsibilities will include laboratory management, equipment maintenance, experiment preparation, and ensuring health and safety compliance. You will also handle inventory control, material management, and data recording and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Manage laboratory facilities efficiently.
• Prepare and set up equipment and materials for practical lessons and experiments.
• Maintain accurate inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Support teachers with practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Record and analyze experimental data accurately.
• Troubleshoot technical issues as they occur.
• Engage in professional development to update scientific knowledge and skills.

Requirements:

• Degree in science or a laboratory-related field (BSc, MSc, PhD).
• Experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Why work with Smile Education?

Smile Education is a specialist agency with a proven track record of supporting teachers and leaders at all career stages. We offer training and CPD opportunities and collaborate with major academy trusts in your area. We are passionate about finding the right role for you.

We are committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will undergo compliance checks including DBS, barred list, and qualification verification.