Science Technician

Protocol Education Ltd; Ealing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks a full-time Science Technician to support a mainstream secondary school, with a focus on Chemistry. The ideal candidate will have the necessary training and attributes for handling laboratory substances. This temporary position starts in September 2025, offering potential for permanence depending on performance.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Assistance provided for job placements

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate qualifications and training.
• Previous experience in a scientific environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for duties as a Science Technician focused on Chemistry.
• Prepare laboratory substances and work with hazardous chemicals.

Skills

Knowledge of hazardous chemicals

Laboratory preparation skills

Education

Relevant scientific qualifications

Job description

Science Technician

Position Details

• Type: Full Time
• Start Date: September 2025
• Location: Mainstream secondary school

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out duties as a Science Technician, with a focus on Chemistry. Desirable attributes include knowledge of working with hazardous chemicals and preparing laboratory substances. Previous experience in a scientific environment is preferable but not essential.

Qualifications & Requirements

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please refer to the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Additional Information

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanence in the future.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children. We conduct safeguarding checks in accordance with the DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search of shortlisted applicants.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers. All candidates must undertake or have completed a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Additional Support & Privacy

Full assistance is provided. For our privacy policy, please visit the Protocol Education website.