Senior Science Technician: Lab Prep, Safety & Stock Control

Marchant Recruitment; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a well-established secondary school in Cambridge to recruit a Senior Science Technician who will help deliver practical science across Biology, Chemistry and Physics and ensure laboratories are well equipped, safe and ready for lessons.

You will manage stock, safety procedures and COSHH, coordinate equipment and support teachers, including supervising junior technicians where needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Science Technician in a secondary school.
• Experience supporting Biology, Chemistry and Physics practical work.
• Strong laboratory safety knowledge including COSHH.
• Excellent stock control and equipment maintenance.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and with teachers.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare apparatus, chemicals, specimens for Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is clean, safe and correctly stored.
• Coordinate safe storage, labeling and inventory of chemicals.
• Follow COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain records of inspections, maintenance and safety.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with purchasing.
• Support teachers with demonstrations and practical assessments.
• Help train junior technicians where required.
• Ensure laboratories are left safe after sessions.

Skills

Science Technician

Lab safety COSHH

Stock management

Organisational skills

Communication with staff

Independent work

Safeguarding checks

Right to work in the UK

Education

Science-related qualification

Degree advantageous

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a well-established secondary school in Cambridge to recruit a Senior Science Technician who will help deliver practical science across Biology, Chemistry and Physics and ensure laboratories are well equipped, safe and ready for lessons.

You will manage stock, safety procedures and COSHH, coordinate equipment and support teachers, including supervising junior technicians where needed.