Science Technician – Preston | Immediate Start

Marchant Recruitment; Rishton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Science Technician for a secondary school in Preston. The role supports the Science department, preparing lessons and ensuring laboratories are ready for practical work each day.

Responsibilities include equipment and chemical preparation, setting up experiments, and assisting with demonstrations across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Previous lab experience is desirable and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous Science Technician or laboratory experience.
• Good understanding of practical science and safe working practices.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage workload during multiple practical lessons.

Responsibilities

• Preparing equipment, chemicals and materials for practical lessons.
• Setting up experiments and demonstrations.
• Supporting teachers with practical activities across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Cleaning, checking and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Keeping stock organised and assisting with orders.
• Ensuring chemicals and equipment are stored safely.
• Maintaining clean and safe preparation areas.
• Following COSHH and school health and safety procedures.

Skills

Science knowledge

Laboratory equipment

COSHH awareness

Organisation

Job description

ASAP Start | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-4:00pm Friday

A secondary school in Preston is looking for a Science Technician to join its team as soon as possible. This would suit someone who enjoys the practical side of science and is confident supporting a busy department.

You’ll help prepare lessons, manage equipment and resources, and ensure the laboratories are ready for practical work each day.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Preparing equipment, chemicals and materials for practical lessons.

Setting up experiments and demonstrations.

Supporting teachers with practical activities across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Cleaning, checking and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Keeping stock organised and assisting with orders

Ensuring chemicals and equipment are stored safely.

Maintaining clean and safe preparation areas.

Following COSHH and school health and safety procedures.

Who We’re Looking For

The school is looking for someone with previous Science Technician or laboratory experience. You should have a good understanding of practical science, laboratory equipment and safe working practices.

You'll need to be organised, reliable and able to manage your own workload, particularly when several practical lessons are taking place across the department.

Previous experience supporting GCSE practical work would be useful.