Science Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Middleton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Science Technician for a busy secondary school in Manchester. You will prepare equipment and materials for practical lessons, maintain lab resources and ensure safe storage and handling of chemicals.

The role requires COSHH training, a science degree and solid organisational skills; you will work in collaboration with teachers and the school support team, with an ASAP start and a daily rate of £95-£110.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Science Technician or similar in a school/education setting.
• Bachelor's degree in a science subject with significant laboratory experience.
• COSHH training and knowledge of safe chemical handling.
• Strong understanding of laboratory health and safety.
• Experience across Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a busy school Science Department.
• Proactive, reliable and professional approach; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory equipment, chemicals, specimens and resources for practical Science lessons.
• Support teachers with practical activities across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Set up and clear away experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintain laboratories and resources to a high standard.
• Follow COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering laboratory supplies.
• Ensure laboratories are clean and prepared before and after sessions.
• Record equipment, chemicals and safety information as required.

Skills

COSHH training

Laboratory safety

Science discipline knowledge

Organisational skills

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Science-related subject

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Science Technician - Secondary School

Location: Higher Blackley, Manchester

Salary: £95-£110 per day

Start date: ASAP

Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

The Role

As a Science Technician, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of practical Science lessons across the school. Your responsibilities will include preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons, maintaining laboratory resources and ensuring that laboratories are clean, organised and ready for use. You will also be responsible for the safe storage, handling and preparation of chemicals and other scientific materials, whilst ensuring that appropriate health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

The successful candidate will be confident working independently, able to manage competing priorities and comfortable supporting a busy secondary-school Science Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory equipment, chemicals, specimens and other resources for practical Science lessons.
• Support teachers with the smooth delivery of practical activities across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Set up and clear away practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintain laboratories, preparation rooms, equipment and Science resources to a high standard.
• Ensure chemicals and other materials are stored, labelled and handled safely.
• Follow and maintain appropriate COSHH and health & safety procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of scientific equipment.
• Ensure laboratories are clean, safe and appropriately prepared before and after practical sessions.
• Support the Science Department with general technical and practical duties.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other members of the school's support team.
• Maintain accurate records relating to equipment, chemicals, stock and health and safety where required.

Essential Requirements

Please note: this position is specifically for candidates who have previous professional experience working within schools or education settings. Applicants without school or education experience will not be considered.

• Previous experience working as a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician or similar technical role within a school or education setting.
• A Bachelor's degree in a Science-related subject, with significant laboratory-based experience as a key part of the degree.
• Current or previous COSHH training and a strong understanding of safe chemical handling and laboratory procedures.
• A sound understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements.
• Practical knowledge across one or more Science disciplines, ideally Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a busy school Science Department.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach to work.
• The confidence to work independently while supporting teachers and other school staff.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is a leading education recruitment agency, supporting schools and education professionals across the UK. We work closely with our candidates to identify suitable opportunities and provide ongoing support throughout their assignments. This is an ASAP start, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.

Science Technician | Higher Blackley, Manchester | £95-£110 per day | ASAP Start | Tradewind Recruitment