Science Technician: Lab Support & Practical Prep

The Mercian Trust; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts (Eden Red)

Health plan (UK Health Care)

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Mercian Trust's Aldridge School is seeking a Science Technician to support the science curriculum, prepare materials, stock and standard solutions, and assist in demonstrations and practical lessons.

Reporting to the Director of Science Support, you will maintain equipment, conduct risk assessments, and help ensure safe disposal of residues, while maintaining documentation and stock control for the Science Department.

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 Science Technician to support the science curriculum, prepare materials, stock and standard solutions, and assist in demonstrations and practical lessons.

Reporting to the Director of Science Support, you will maintain equipment, conduct risk assessments, and help ensure safe disposal of residues, while maintaining documentation and stock control for the Science Department.