Science Technician - The Thomas Hardye School

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Dorchester is seeking a technician to support the Science Department. Responsibilities include laboratory maintenance, ordering materials for lessons, and aiding in student and teacher demonstrations. Candidates should be enthusiastic, organized, and experienced in health and safety. A science-related qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to learning needs of young people.
• Organized, methodical, and careful.
• Experience in safe handling of chemicals and knowledge of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of laboratories, store rooms, and equipment.
• Ordering and preparing materials for lessons.
• Supporting students and teachers with demonstrations and experiments.
• Maintaining Health and Safety records.

Skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Organizational skills

Experience in handling chemicals

Effective communication

Education

Science-related qualification or relevant laboratory experience

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a technician to support the Science Department. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the head of department, and Senior Science Technician. Duties and responsibilities will be varied, and will include maintenance of laboratories, store rooms, and equipment, ordering and preparing materials for lessons, and supporting students and teachers with demonstrations and experiments. A key responsibility will be maintaining Health and Safety records within the department.

We Require Someone

• Enthusiastic and committed to the learning needs of all young people.
• Organised, methodical and careful.
• With experience in safe handling of chemicals and living organisms, and a good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Who can communicate effectively, maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, students and external contractors and professionals.
  
  

A science-related qualification or relevant laboratory experience would be highly advantageous.