Senior Science Lab Technician | Immediate Start

Marchant Recruitment; Harrogate; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a practical Senior Science Laboratory Technician for a welcoming secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. You will lead laboratory preparation and provide technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for Key Stage 3–5 lessons, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Reporting to the Head of Science, you will manage equipment, chemicals, and safety records, supervise an assistant technician, and maintain COSHH/CLEAPSS compliance in a full-time,

Qualifikationen

• Relevant qualification in Science (A-Level, HND, or BSc in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or related field).
• Experience as a laboratory technician in secondary education, college, or lab environment.
• Strong knowledge of CLEAPSS safety standards and COSHH protocols.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet morning practical deadlines.
• Active enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Aufgaben

• Prepare apparatus, chemical solutions, and equipment for daily science lessons and exams.
• Monitor chemical stock levels, manage hazardous substance registers, and dispose of waste per COSHH/CLEAPSS guidelines.
• Perform routine safety checks and maintenance on laboratory equipment, fume cupboards, and first-aid stations.
• Assist teaching staff during complex practical sessions with technical demonstrations and equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate safety logs, chemical hazard databases, and equipment repair schedules.
• Line-manage and schedule tasks for assistant laboratory technicians.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory techniques

Safety compliance

Waste disposal

Line management

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

A-Level / BSc in science or equivalent

Tools

Lab Inventory Software

Jobbeschreibung

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a practical Senior Science Laboratory Technician for a welcoming secondary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. You will lead laboratory preparation and provide technical support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for Key Stage 3–5 lessons, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Reporting to the Head of Science, you will manage equipment, chemicals, and safety records, supervise an assistant technician, and maintain COSHH/CLEAPSS compliance in a full-time,