Science Technician (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in London is seeking a Science Technician to support science programmes in a further education setting. You will work with teaching staff to ensure laboratories are prepared, safe, and well equipped for practical sessions.

You will assist learners during experiments and assessments, handling equipment and materials, maintaining and repairing lab gear, and upholding health and safety across teaching areas.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in a science subject.
• Practical laboratory skills and good knowledge of scientific equipment and materials.
• Strong understanding of health and safety in a laboratory environment.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.

Responsabilités

• Preparing and setting up laboratories, equipment and materials for practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Maintaining, servicing and repairing laboratory equipment across all teaching areas.
• Supporting teaching staff and learners during practical sessions and assessments.
• Upholding health and safety standards in all laboratory areas, including the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and materials.
• Managing stock, resources and equipment so they are available when needed.

Connaissances

Lab skills

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Science knowledge

Formation

Relevant science qualification

Description du poste

Science Technician

Temporary | Contract

Location: London

Start date: September 2026

Are you a science professional who enjoys the practical side of laboratory work and wants to support learners developing their skills?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in London, providing technical support across science programmes. You'll work alongside teaching staff to make sure laboratories are prepared, safe and well equipped for practical sessions.

You'll also support learners during experiments and assessments, helping them work confidently and safely with equipment, materials and procedures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and setting up laboratories, equipment and materials for practical sessions and demonstrations.


• Maintaining, servicing and repairing laboratory equipment across all teaching areas.


• Supporting teaching staff and learners during practical sessions and assessments.


• Upholding health and safety standards in all laboratory areas, including the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and materials.


• Managing stock, resources and equipment so they are available when needed.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A relevant qualification in a science subject


• Practical laboratory skills and good knowledge of scientific equipment and materials


• A strong understanding of health and safety in a laboratory environment


• Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous technical experience in a further education or training environment

If you're ready to put your laboratory skills to work supporting the next generation of scientists, we'd love to hear from you.