Science Technician - Prestigious Secondary School In Birmingham

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestigious Secondary School in Birmingham, England, is seeking a motivated Science Technician to support Biology, Chemistry and Physics teaching within the science department.

You will prepare equipment, materials and chemicals for practical lessons, set up and clear away experiments, and help maintain stock and stockroom organisation while ensuring a safe, compliant laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Background in science, either academic or practical.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.
• Good attention to detail and health & safety awareness.
• Able to work effectively as part of a busy school team.
• Previous experience as a Science Technician is desirable; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, materials and chemicals for practical science lessons.
• Set up and clear away experiments in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain, organise and order stock and equipment.
• Support practical lessons where required.
• Ensure laboratories are safe, clean and compliant with regulations.
• Assist with risk assessments and safe storage of chemicals.

Skills

Science background

Organised

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and well-organised Science Technician to join the Science Department of a successful and oversubscribed secondary school in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for science and strong practical skills to support teaching and learning across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

The Role

Working closely with teaching staff and the Senior Science Technician, you will be responsible for:

Preparing equipment, materials and chemicals for practical science lessons

Setting up and clearing away experiments in accordance with health and safety guidelines

Maintaining, organising and ordering stock and equipment

Supporting practical lessons where required

Ensuring laboratories are safe, clean and compliant with current regulations

Assisting with risk assessments and safe storage of chemicals

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has a background in science (academic or practical)

Is organised, reliable and able to work independently

Has good attention to detail and strong health & safety awareness

Can work effectively as part of a team in a busy school environment

Previous experience as a Science Technician is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided

Science Technician - Prestigious Secondary School in Birmingham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom