Science Technician: Lab Support for Education

The Mercian Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on everyday purchases (Eden)

Comprehensive health plan (UK Health)

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Mercian Trust's Aldridge School is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to support the science curriculum across key stages. In this role you will prepare materials, stock and prepare solutions, set up demonstrations and assist in practical lessons.

Reporting to the Director of Science Support, you will maintain safety standards, carry out risk assessments, manage equipment, and help keep the laboratory well organised for pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice in meeting the needs of the science curriculums
• Preparing the materials, stock and standard solutions, specimens and apparatus required for demonstrations and practical work.
• Setting up and testing demonstration experiments and ensuring that they will work satisfactory
• Cleaning up after lessons and of apparatus (e.g. glassware) used by teaching staff and by pupils if it is difficult or dangerous
• Carrying out risk assessments for technicians’ activities
• Assisting in practical lessons and carrying out demonstrations where required
• Reporting items for repair, equipment and services etc.
• Maintaining apparatus and equipment in good working order and carrying out repairs within the capabilities of the Technician
• Safe disposal of biological and chemical residues and other waste materials
• Inspection, maintenance and correct use of safety equipment
• Operating an efficient system for stocking, storing, transporting and distributing all items used in the Science Department
• Operating laboratory documentation systems including the online requisition system for lessons.
• Preparing standard solutions, purifying chemicals, treating waste.
• Maintaining a good stock of necessary materials for the construction of scientific apparatus
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Security, Data Protection etc. reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Job description

The Mercian Trust's Aldridge School is seeking a dedicated Science Technician to support the science curriculum across key stages. In this role you will prepare materials, stock and prepare solutions, set up demonstrations and assist in practical lessons.

Reporting to the Director of Science Support, you will maintain safety standards, carry out risk assessments, manage equipment, and help keep the laboratory well organised for pupils and staff.