Sessional Laboratory Technician

Andover College; Andover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Andover is seeking a Lab Technician to prepare essential resources for practical classes in sciences. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification and have a thorough understanding of health and safety within laboratories. This position offers up to £12.60 per hour on a sessional basis with various benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave options.

Benefits

Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Occupational Sick Pay

Occupational Maternity Pay

22 days holiday plus Public and Bank Holidays

Access to employee assistance scheme

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of health and safety within science laboratories.
• Experience in practical laboratory work is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare essential student resources for practical classes.
• Write COSHH and Risk Assessments.

Skills

Practical skills

Understanding of health and safety

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Lab Technician

• Salary: Up to £12.60 per hour

Working pattern: Sessional (hourly paid – working pattern to be agreed)

Location: Andover Campus

Closing date: 13th November 2025

Working within the Science laboratories, the post holder will be required to prepare essential student resources for practical classes in a range of courses including A Level Physics, Biology and Chemistry. You should have a thorough working understanding of the importance of health and safety within science laboratories including writing COSHH and Risk Assessments.

The successful applicant will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and have demonstrable practical skills. Experience is desirable but not essential.

Please set out your preferred working pattern within your application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

College Benefits

• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• Holiday entitlement of 22 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus Public and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas. (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave via a salary sacrifice arrangement (If 52 weeks are worked)
• Access to an employee assistance scheme
• Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game.
• Access to discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus
• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications
• Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider.

Safeguarding Statement

Andover College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.