Science Lab Technician - Chemistry & Physics Specialist

British International; Voorschoten; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The British School in the Netherlands (BSN) Senior School Voorschoten is seeking a Science Technician to support delivery of the science curriculum. The role accepts full-time or part-time arrangements, with chemistry or physics emphasis welcomed, and involves assisting with lessons, demonstrations and practical experiments.

Candidates should have lab experience and good English; Dutch is a bonus, along with a science qualification and secondary school experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment with understanding of health and safety.
• Excellent English (written and spoken).
• Dutch language knowledge is advantageous; science qualification and secondary school experience are valued.
• Able to work well in a team and independently; strong initiative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for lessons, contribute to trials, demonstrations and practical experiments.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of materials, including hazardous substances.
• Maintain stock levels and safe storage/accessibility of equipment and materials.
• Carry out routine and non-routine checks, calibration, testing and repairs of equipment.
• Contribute to design/development of specialist resources and long-term projects.
• Stay up-to-date with procedures and health & safety via CPD.

Skills

Lab experience

Health & safety awareness

English proficiency

Dutch language (advantage)

Science qualification (advantage)

Secondary school experience (advantage

Teamwork

Independent working

Initiative

Problem-solving

Job description

The British School in the Netherlands (BSN) Senior School Voorschoten is seeking a Science Technician to support delivery of the science curriculum. The role accepts full-time or part-time arrangements, with chemistry or physics emphasis welcomed, and involves assisting with lessons, demonstrations and practical experiments.

Candidates should have lab experience and good English; Dutch is a bonus, along with a science qualification and secondary school experience.