Senior Science Technician

HSDC; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Waterlooville is seeking a Senior Science Technician for maternity cover. The role involves supporting Health and Science lecturers, maintaining learning environments, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in a technical capacity. This is a full-time fixed term position until July 2025, offering various benefits including training opportunities and a generous pension plan.

Benefits

Access to training and coaching

Generous Pension Plans

Ample annual leave

NUS TOTUM discounts

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area or relevant industry experience.
• Must have experience of following/applying Health & Safety Procedures.
• Technical qualification in the relevant subject area is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support for practical needs.
• Oversee daily operation of the learning environment and teaching resources.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area

Technical qualification in the relevant subject area

Relevant industrial/subject experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Experience of following/applying Health & Safety Procedures

Job description

Job Description

Science Technician
Job Title: Senior Science Technician (Maternity Cover)
Department: Science
Campus: South Downs
Salary: Grade 4 Spine Point 14 - £27,349.68
Contract Type: Full Time / Fixed Term: March 2025 - July 2025

About the Role
HSDC is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational individual to join our exciting Health and Science team as a Science Technician. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a Science background who enjoys working with ambitious young people, and who wishes to contribute to a successful and inspirational curriculum team. The role will focus on supporting the Health and Science lecturers in preparing practicals and other resources for teaching.

Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:

• Work collaboratively with staff to provide specialist technical support responding to the practical needs of qualifications.
• To be responsible for the daily operation of the learning environment, science equipment and teaching resources, and the supervision of designated learning areas.
• To ensure that Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
• To organise daily activities within the learning environment, including the preparation of teaching resources and housekeeping.
• Order and stock take materials, chemicals and equipment ensuring correct usage and safe storage.
• Clean and maintain working spaces, develop working environment, provide technical support and assistance for projects.

Requirements
You will need:

• Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area or relevant industry experience
• Technical qualification in the relevant subject area
• Relevant industrial/subject experience
• Experience of following/applying Health & Safety Procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint
• Experience of ordering supplies and maintaining stock levels

Benefits
In return, you will receive:

• Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Exclusive Discounts: Get an NUS TOTUM card, offering discounts with hundreds of retailers.
• Community Engagement: Participate in volunteering and fundraising for local and national charities. Option to donate through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We strive to offer an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact us.