Science Technician – London

Marchant Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a motivated Science Technician for a school in Croydon, South London. You will assist science staff, prepare apparatus and materials, and help maintain well-equipped laboratories to support practical science education.

The role focuses on safe handling of chemicals, stock monitoring, and enabling smooth delivery of lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Experience in a school or lab setting is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a science laboratory or school science department is desirable.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and storage.
• Familiarity with CLEAPSS guidance or equivalent school laboratory safety procedures would be beneficial.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, materials and solutions for science lessons.
• Set up laboratory apparatus for practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Support practical activities across Biology, Chemistry and Physics as required.
• Clean, maintain and store laboratory equipment.
• Monitor stock and replenish consumables.
• Maintain tidy preparation rooms, laboratories and storage areas.
• Label and store chemicals and materials correctly.
• Follow health and safety procedures and departmental guidance.
• Assist with chemical inventories and stock control.
• Check equipment for damage and report faults.
• Support safe disposal procedures for laboratory waste.
• Maintain records relating to equipment, stock and safety checks.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Organisation

Safety awareness

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Science-related qualification

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and organised Science Technician to join a school in Croydon, South London. This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience in a laboratory, scientific setting or educational environment who enjoys supporting practical learning and maintaining well-equipped science facilities.

The successful candidate will assist science teaching staff with the preparation and organisation of practical lessons, ensuring that equipment, chemicals and materials are handled and stored appropriately. The ideal applicant will be methodical, safety-conscious and able to work efficiently in a busy school science department.

Position Highlights

• Position: Science Technician
• Location: Croydon, South London
• Sector: Education
• Role Type: Laboratory and Science Department Support
• Working Environment: School science laboratories and preparation rooms
• Opportunity: Support practical science education and laboratory operations.

Role Overview

The Science Technician will support the delivery of practical science lessons by preparing apparatus, materials and solutions in accordance with teachers' requirements. Responsibilities will include maintaining laboratory equipment, monitoring stock levels, organising preparation areas and ensuring that laboratories are safe and ready for use.

The successful candidate will work closely with science teachers and departmental colleagues to ensure that practical activities are prepared efficiently and conducted in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment, materials and solutions for science lessons.
• Setting up laboratory apparatus for practical experiments and demonstrations.
• Supporting practical activities across Biology, Chemistry and Physics where required.
• Cleaning, maintaining and storing laboratory equipment appropriately.
• Monitoring and replenishing laboratory consumables and supplies.
• Maintaining organised preparation rooms, laboratories and storage areas.
• Ensuring chemicals and other materials are labelled and stored correctly.
• Following relevant health and safety procedures and departmental guidance.
• Assisting with chemical inventories and stock control.
• Checking equipment for damage and reporting faults.
• Supporting safe disposal procedures for laboratory waste.
• Maintaining records relating to equipment, stock and safety checks where required.
• Assisting teaching staff with the safe preparation of practical activities.
• Ensuring laboratory areas are tidy and ready for subsequent lessons.
• Following school policies, safeguarding requirements and applicable laboratory safety guidance.

About the School

The school in Croydon, South London, is committed to providing engaging learning experiences and well-equipped science facilities. The Science Technician will play an important role in supporting practical lessons and maintaining a safe laboratory environment.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in a science laboratory, school science department or related technical environment is desirable.
• Understanding of laboratory equipment and practical science procedures.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling and storage.
• Awareness of laboratory health and safety requirements.
• Ability to follow experiment instructions and prepare materials accurately.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Good time-management skills and the ability to prepare for scheduled lessons.
• Ability to maintain accurate stock and equipment records.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A methodical, dependable and safety-conscious approach.
• Ability to work independently and respond to changing departmental requirements.
• A science-related qualification or relevant laboratory training would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with CLEAPSS guidance or equivalent school laboratory safety procedures would be beneficial.
• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.
• The right to work in the UK.