Science Technician - Chemistry

Loreto Sixth Form College; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Loreto Sixth Form College is seeking an enthusiastic Science Technician – Chemistry to support the chemistry department by managing practical equipment and ensuring safety standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing materials for classes, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring the safe storage of equipment. This rewarding full-time, term-time only position is ideal for individuals with a strong attention to detail and a passion for supporting educational environments.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing materials for practical classes and demonstrations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations regarding chemical handling.
• Ability to manage stock levels and requisition supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and label chemicals for practical chemistry classes.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure adequate supplies.
• Maintain custody and exhibit safe handling of equipment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in Science or a related field

Job description

The College is looking to appoint an organised and enthusiastic Science Technician – Chemistry. The post holder will work as part of a team to deliver practical equipment and materials for the chemistry department, so that staff and students can carry out practical work efficiently, accurately and safely.

The ideal candidate will prepare materials for practical classes, demonstrations, and examinations, ensuring all chemicals are accurately labelled and ready for use. You will monitor stock levels regularly, completing internal requisitions to maintain adequate supplies. Additionally, you will receive and inspect new deliveries to ensure materials arrive in good condition.

This role will ensure the safe custody of equipment and consumables within the science faculty as well as identifying equipment for maintenance and repair. Additionally, you will source materials which are not readily available or require special handling, and purchase goods from external sources whilst being mindful to minimise expenditure to the college.

This is a Full time, term-time only position.

About Loreto College

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Students’ behaviour is exemplary’ and that ‘Students who study at Loreto do exceptionally well.’ Ofsted also noted that ‘Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme’.

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

Supporting Statement

In your supporting statement we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.