Science Technician

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in London is supporting an outstanding secondary school by recruiting a Science Technician to prepare equipment, materials and experiments for KS3/KS4 science lessons. You will help set up demonstrations, maintain safety and COSHH compliant practices, and assist teachers with practical activities.

The role is based on site in London, with responsibilities across biology, chemistry and physics practicals, stock management and general lab housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing science experiments and practical lessons.
• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment and resources.
• Awareness of COSHH and health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Setting up laboratory equipment and apparatus for experiments.
• Preparing resources and materials for KS3/KS4 science lessons.
• Supporting teachers with demonstrations and lab activities.
• Cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment and storage areas.
• Handling chemical solutions safely and disposing of waste per procedures.
• Checking equipment for faults and reporting issues.
• Ensuring laboratories and prep rooms are clean and safe.
• Stocking chemicals and science resources as needed.
• Assisting with administration and preparation of teaching resources.
• Following safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Lab equipment handling

Practical science prep

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Science Technician | Laboratory Technician | School Science Technician | Secondary School | London

Are you an experienced Science Technician looking for a new Science Technician job in London? Do you have experience preparing laboratory equipment, practical resources and experiments for secondary school science lessons?

We are currently recruiting for a Science Technician to join an outstanding secondary school in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Science Technician, Laboratory Technician, Science Laboratory Technician or School Science Technician to join a successful and supportive Science Department.

Science Technician - Key Responsibilities

• Setting up laboratory equipment and apparatus for practical science experiments and demonstrations.
• Preparing science resources and materials for daily KS3 and KS4 science lessons.
• Supporting Science Teachers with practical demonstrations, experiments and laboratory activities.
• Cleaning, organising and maintaining science laboratory equipment.
• Preparing, mixing, storing and safely disposing of chemical solutions in line with relevant health and safety and COSHH procedures.
• Checking and maintaining scientific equipment and reporting any faults or issues.
• Ensuring science laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas are clean, organised and safe.
• Preparing materials for Biology, Chemistry and Physics practical lessons where required.
• Maintaining appropriate stocks of chemicals, equipment and science resources.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the secondary school Science Department.
• Assisting with general administration, photocopying and preparation of teaching resources.
• Following all school safeguarding, health and safety and laboratory procedures.

Science Technician - Person Specification

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician, Science Laboratory Technician or School Science Technician.

Experience working within a secondary school, sixth-form college, college, laboratory or scientific environment would be highly desirable.

You should have:

• Experience preparing science experiments and practical lessons.
• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment and scientific resources.An understanding of chemical handling, storage and disposal.
• Knowledge of COSHH and laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to prepare practical resources accurately and efficiently.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a busy Science Department.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful secondary school and play a key role in supporting practical science teaching. Interviews are ongoing and the Science Technician position is available for an immediate start.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.