Science Technician (Biology)

Bhasvic; Brighton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Bhasvic in Brighton is seeking a part-time Science Technician to support the Biology Department, with some duties in Physics. Flexible start and finish times may be discussed at interview, including early mornings or late afternoons.

Permanent, 39 weeks per year, 18.5 hours weekly over three days; pro-rata salary £12,169 per annum (full-time £28,634). You will automatically join the Local Government Pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Requires a Science degree in Biology or related subject.
• Alternatively, GCSE/A-level in Science with two years lab experience.
• Must have practical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Work mainly in Biology Department with some duties in Physics.
• Flexible start/finish times with occasional early mornings/late afternoons.
• Support teaching labs and equipment preparation.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Practical lab skills

Education

Science degree in Biology or related subject

GCSE/A-level in Science (or equivalent)

Job description

Permanent, Part-time (18.5 hours per week) and Term Time Only (TTO) – 39 weeks per year

Required to start ASAP

Closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026 at 22:59pm

Interview date: Monday 28 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Science Technician to work mainly in our well-equipped and busy Biology Department. Some of the working hours would also be used to assist in the physics and biology departments. There may be some flexibility about daily start and finish times which can be discussed at interview; however there will be times when early morning and/or late afternoon working will be required.

You will need a Science degree in a Biology related subject or where Biology was a significant part of the course. Alternatively, you would need to be educated to GCSE, A - level or equivalent in a Science subject plus a good practical working knowledge gained from a minimum of two years relevant experience working in a laboratory or practical environment.

Contract details:

• Permanent, 39 weeks per year (Term Time Only plus 1 day pro-rata to be worked in the holidays).
• Part time: 18.5 hours per week
• Working pattern: over 3 days. Monday 9:30am – 4:15pm, Tuesday 9:30am – 4pm and Wednesday 9:30am – 4:15pm (with 30min unpaid lunch break).
• The pro-rata salary is £12,169 per annum (based on Grade 4, spine point 11 in the Support Staff Pay Spine for which full-time salary is £28,634 per annum).
• 5.2 weeks holiday pay included in pro rata salary
• You will automatically become a member of the Local Government Pension scheme http://www.eastsussexpensionfund.org

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