Senior Laboratory Technician

South & City College Birmingham; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

South & City College Birmingham is seeking a technical support role in the BTEC Science Department to assist practical science delivery across science courses including A-levels and Access to HE.

You will assemble apparatus, prepare materials, support teachers and students, and help manage lab stock and safety compliance across campuses, contributing to a safe, efficient and well-equipped learning environment.

Responsabilidades

• Make up solutions and assemble apparatus for practical sessions and prepare materials for other lab technicians to meet deadlines.
• Provide technical assistance to teachers, new technicians and students, suggesting alternative procedures or equipment where applicable.
• Support teachers on open days and other important extra-curricular events.
• Keep laboratories and prep rooms clean and tidy and maintain stock control and monitor expenditure.
• Coordinate safety tasks including risk assessments, COSHH records, PPE, and safety audits across campuses.
• Attend divisional meetings and health and safety meetings and monitor health and safety in the science laboratories.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As one of the largest further education colleges in the country and a nationally award-winning organisation, South & City College Birmingham (SCCB) provides education and training to thousands of young people and adults across Birmingham every year.

We are committed to delivering high-quality education and training that equips our learners with the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to progress into employment or further education. Behind this commitment is a wide range of professional services that ensure the College operates effectively and delivers the best possible experience for learners, employers and staff.

Our vision is to be recognised as a leading provider of innovative and inclusive education, delivering exceptional outcomes for learners, employers and communities. Achieving this requires strong leadership, effective collaboration, reliable systems and high standards across every area of the organisation.

At SCCB, it's not just teaching, it's transformation. We play a vital role in supporting individuals, strengthening communities and contributing to the regional economy. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a respectful and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and able to thrive.

We're an ambitious, inclusive and collaborative organisation, driven by a shared commitment to transforming lives. It's a place where new ideas are encouraged, continuous improvement is valued and the work you do can make a genuine difference to our learners, our people and the wider community.

About the Role

The post holder will provide technical support for science courses based in the BTEC Science Department, also supporting A-levels and Access to HE areas, including supporting the science team to ensure effective and efficient curriculum delivery and keeping an accurate inventory of equipment and consumables.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Technical Support and Practical Preparation

• Make up solutions and assemble apparatus for practical sessions and ensure preparation of practicals for other lab technicians in the team are completed to deadline.
• Providing technical assistance to teachers, new technicians and students including suggesting alternative procedures or equipment where applicable.
• Support teachers on open days and other important extra-curricular events.

Laboratory Management, Stock and Resources

• Keep laboratories and clinics clean and tidy and maintain the prep room in an orderly condition.
• Keep financial records, lead on stock control and monitor expenditure.
• Liaise with lab technicians to monitor and arrange servicing requirements across all campuses.
• Ensure continuity of subscriptions to important bodies e.g. Cleapss.

Health and Safety, Risk Management and Compliance

• Complete and update risk assessments for practical activities and COSSH records for all chemicals. Audit these records for other lab technicians/campuses.
• Have a good understanding of safe treatment and disposal of waste materials including hazardous substances.
• Liaise with the local fire service and other relevant external parties in relation to radioactive materials.
• Coordinate the assessment, monitoring and review of equipment and practicals on a daily basis (including PPE) to make sure staff and students are operating in a safe working environment at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings & the college’s health and safety meetings and monitor health and safety in the science laboratories at all times.

Team Coordination, Training and Development

• Work with the Head of School to prioritise training in the science department.
• Meet with lab technicians weekly and make sure quality procedures are being followed.
• Keeping up to date with developments in practical science and Health & safety requirements.
• Undertake first aid duties and be responsible for updating first aid qualification as and when necessary.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Any other duties, which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.
• Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College’s strategic aims.
• Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Support the safeguarding and promotion of students’ welfare.
• Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and to comply with Data Protection Legislation.
• Participate in the College’s Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required.
• Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College’s Equal Opportunity policies.

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including, enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is top priority. We encourage all applicants to review Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitments to safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.