Science Technician – Kent

Marchant Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Science Technician role in Canterbury, Kent supports practical science teaching by preparing equipment, maintaining resources and keeping laboratories safe and well organised.

You will work with teachers to set up experiments, check and stock materials, label chemicals, and ensure compliance with safety procedures. The position suits someone with lab experience or relevant training who is reliable and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory, scientific environment or school science department would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and practical science procedures.
• Understanding of safe chemical handling, storage and disposal.
• Awareness of laboratory health and safety requirements.
• Ability to prepare equipment and materials accurately.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Good time management and the ability to meet lesson preparation deadlines.
• Ability to maintain stock records and manage resources.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A methodical, dependable and safety-conscious approach.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.
• A science-related qualification or relevant laboratory training would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing laboratory equipment and materials for practical lessons.
• Setting up apparatus for Biology, Chemistry and Physics activities as required.
• Preparing solutions and materials in accordance with approved instructions.
• Cleaning, checking and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Ensuring chemicals are correctly labelled and stored.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering or requesting replacement supplies.
• Maintaining organised laboratory preparation and storage areas.
• Supporting chemical inventories and equipment records.
• Identifying damaged equipment and reporting faults.
• Following appropriate chemical handling and laboratory safety procedures.
• Supporting safe waste disposal in accordance with departmental guidance.
• Assisting teachers with the preparation of demonstrations and experiments.
• Ensuring laboratories are ready for use and tidied after practical activities.
• Maintaining accurate records where required.
• Following school policies, safeguarding requirements and applicable safety guidance.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Lab equipment knowledge

Safety procedures

Organisation & detail orientation

Communication & teamwork

Follow instructions independently

Education

Science-related qualification or lab training

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Science Technician to support a school in Canterbury, Kent. This opportunity would suit someone with laboratory experience, a scientific background or relevant technical training who is interested in supporting practical science lessons and maintaining a safe, organised laboratory environment.

The successful candidate will work alongside the science department to prepare equipment and materials, assist with practical demonstrations and maintain laboratory resources. The ideal applicant will be methodical, organised and committed to following appropriate safety procedures when handling equipment and chemicals.

Position Highlights

• Position: Science Technician

• Location: Canterbury, Kent

• Sector: Education

• Role Type: Science Laboratory and Department Support

• Working Environment: School laboratories, preparation rooms and storage facilities

• Opportunity: Support science teaching and develop laboratory technical skills.

Role Overview

The Science Technician will help prepare and maintain resources for practical science lessons, ensuring that apparatus and materials are available when required. Responsibilities will include setting up experiments, checking equipment, maintaining stock levels and keeping laboratories and preparation areas clean, safe and organised.

The successful applicant will work closely with teaching staff to support practical activities across the science curriculum and ensure that equipment and materials are managed in accordance with relevant safety guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing laboratory equipment and materials for practical lessons.

• Setting up apparatus for Biology, Chemistry and Physics activities as required.

• Preparing solutions and materials in accordance with approved instructions.

• Cleaning, checking and maintaining laboratory equipment.

• Ensuring chemicals are correctly labelled and stored.

• Monitoring stock levels and ordering or requesting replacement supplies.

• Maintaining organised laboratory preparation and storage areas.

• Supporting chemical inventories and equipment records.

• Identifying damaged equipment and reporting faults.

• Following appropriate chemical handling and laboratory safety procedures.

• Supporting safe waste disposal in accordance with departmental guidance.

• Assisting teachers with the preparation of demonstrations and experiments.

• Ensuring laboratories are ready for use and tidied after practical activities.

• Maintaining accurate records where required.

• Following school policies, safeguarding requirements and applicable safety guidance.

About the School

The school in Canterbury, Kent, is committed to providing pupils with opportunities to engage in practical and theoretical science. The Science Technician will help ensure that laboratory facilities are well organised, properly equipped and maintained to a safe standard.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in a laboratory, scientific environment or school science department would be beneficial.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and practical science procedures.

• Understanding of safe chemical handling, storage and disposal.

• Awareness of laboratory health and safety requirements.

• Ability to prepare equipment and materials accurately.

• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

• Good time management and the ability to meet lesson preparation deadlines.

• Ability to maintain stock records and manage resources.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• A methodical, dependable and safety-conscious approach.

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required.

• A science-related qualification or relevant laboratory training would be advantageous.

• Familiarity with CLEAPSS guidance or equivalent laboratory safety procedures would be beneficial.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.