Senior Biology Technician – Ecology Focus – Birmingham

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a meticulous Senior Science Technician to lead the Biology curriculum at a high-achieving school in Birmingham. Starting January 2026, this role focuses on preparing biology practicals, managing ecological resources, and supporting external fieldwork logistics. Candidates should have significant experience in science technician roles specializing in biology, ideally up to A-Level. The position offers a competitive regional salary and opportunities for specialist training in biological techniques.

Benefits

Specialist training budget

Support for CLEAPSS and technical CPD

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Science Technician specializing in Biology up to A-Level.
• Strong expertise in microscopy, dissection, and maintaining ecosystems.
• Excellent knowledge of CLEAPSS and biological safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Biology practical preparation and maintain greenhouse and pond areas.
• Prepare practicals and support A-Level endorsements and field trips.
• Organize external fieldwork logistics.

Skills

Microscopy proficiency

Biological sample maintenance

Fieldwork logistics management

Dissection techniques

Education

Experience in A-Level Biology

Tools

Microscopes

Biological models

Job description

Overview

Senior Science Technician Lead Biology Prep Maintain Ecosystems and Support Fieldwork Birmingham

A high-achieving school in Birmingham is recruiting a meticulous Senior Science Technician to lead the support for the Biology curriculum with an emphasis on ecology from January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Senior Science Technician (Biology) required from January 2026.
• Lead Biology practical preparation, maintain the school's greenhouse and pond / ecology areas, and manage specialized equipment (microscopes, models).
• Prepare all Biology practicals and contribute to the success of A-Level practical endorsements and field trips.
• Support and organise external fieldwork logistics.

Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Science Technician specializing in Biology up to A-Level.
• Strong expertise in microscopy, dissection, culturing and maintaining biological samples / ecosystems.
• Excellent knowledge of CLEAPSS and safety regulations related to biological materials.
• Proven ability to support and organize external fieldwork logistics.

School Information

The Science department benefits from specialist labs and extensive school grounds ideal for ecology work. We offer an attractive regional salary and dedicate time and budget for specialist training in biological techniques.

• Specialist role maintaining microscopy and ecological teaching resources.
• Competitive regional salary and strong support for CLEAPSS and technical CPD.
• Autonomy over the greenhouse and ecology prep areas.
• Key role in the school\'s A-Level fieldwork and endorsement success.

Salary

Paid to Regional Support Staff Scale (Highly Competitive)

Application

To apply for this Senior Biology Technician position in Birmingham please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible.

Key Skills

B2B Sales, Maitre, Accounting Tally, Cost Estimation, Customer

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1