Science Technician

Boston Spa Academy; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Spa Academy in Wetherby is seeking a highly organised Science Technician to support the delivery of an outstanding science curriculum. You will prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and resources, assisting staff and students during practical activities and ensuring safety in the laboratories.

The role requires initiative, reliability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy department, with a focus on efficient operation and accurate stock records.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4/C in Science or equivalent.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with laboratory apparatus and chemicals.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and organise laboratory equipment and materials.
• Support staff and students during practical activities.
• Maintain stock and inventory records.
• Ensure laboratories operate safely and effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Boston Spa Academy is seeking to recruit a highly organised andmotivated colleague to the role of Science Technician. This is an importantposition within the Academy, with the successful candidate playing a key rolein supporting the delivery of an outstanding science curriculum. Workingclosely with the Curriculum Leader of Science, the postholder will ensure thesmooth and efficient operation of the Science laboratories, preparing andmaintaining equipment and resources to support practical teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation,maintenance and organisation of laboratory equipment and materials, supportingstaff and students during practical activities, maintaining stock and inventoryrecords, and ensuring that laboratories operate safely and effectively. Therole requires a proactive and reliable individual who is able to work on theirown initiative, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to a busydepartment.

Potential applicantsshould have:

• GCSE grade 4/C and above in Science orequivalent qualification.
• Computerliteracy and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word andExcel.
• Familiaritywith laboratory apparatus and chemicals.
• Strongorganisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Theability to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative tomeet deadlines and priorities.