Science Technician - Prestigious Secondary School In Peterborough

Marchant Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestigious Secondary School in Peterborough, England, is seeking a motivated Science Technician to join its Science Department.

You will prepare equipment and materials for biology, chemistry and physics lessons, set up experiments, manage stock, and ensure laboratories meet health and safety standards. Training will be provided.

This role suits someone organised, reliable, with attention to detail, who can work independently or as part of a team in a busy school.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 Peterborough

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 Peterborough • Peterborough, England, United Kingdom