Science Technician | Outstanding Secondary School | Hackney

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable Science Technician for an Outstanding Secondary School in Hackney, London. The role involves preparing apparatus and chemicals, maintaining stock, and supporting practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

You will help set up labs, assist teachers during experiments, and ensure high health and safety standards. A practical, proactive approach and teamwork are essential for this busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory, technical or school experience.
• Knowledge of scientific equipment and practical procedures.
• Good understanding of laboratory health and safety.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A practical, proactive and reliable approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, chemicals and resources for practical lessons.
• Set up and clear laboratories before and after lessons.
• Support teachers during experiments and demonstrations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and preparation areas.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering.
• Follow COSHH, CLEAPSS and wider health and safety procedures.
• Ensure chemicals and scientific materials are stored safely.
• Maintain accurate equipment and stock records.
• Report faulty or damaged equipment.
• Support the wider Science Department with practical requirements.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Health & safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Science degree/background

Job description

Position: Science Technician
Location: Hackney, London
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start

Science Technician Role in an Outstanding Secondary School

An Outstanding Secondary School in Hackney is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Science Technician to join its successful Science Department. The role will involve supporting practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, ensuring laboratories are fully prepared and maintained. Science Technician roles in Hackney typically involve preparing apparatus and chemicals, managing stock, supporting practical activities and maintaining high health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare equipment, chemicals and resources for practical lessons

Set up and clear laboratories before and after lessons

Support teachers during experiments and demonstrations

Maintain laboratory equipment and preparation areas

Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering

Follow COSHH, CLEAPSS and wider health and safety procedures

Ensure chemicals and scientific materials are stored safely

Maintain accurate equipment and stock records

Report faulty or damaged equipment

Support the wider Science Department with practical requirements

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous laboratory, technical or school experience

Knowledge of scientific equipment and practical procedures

Good understanding of laboratory health and safety

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Excellent attention to detail

A practical, proactive and reliable approach

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Applications are also welcomed from graduates with a relevant Science background who are interested in developing a career as a Science Technician.