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JOB VACANCY

Science Technician

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June 12, 2026

Health, Early Years and Education

Permanent

15 hours

£10,519.05

Learner Manager

VN0123/26

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality technical support to the Science department, helping to ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of practical science teaching. Working closely with teaching staff, you will prepare, organise and maintain the materials, equipment and learning environments required for demonstrations and practical lessons across the department.

You will play an important role in supporting engaging and successful learning experiences for students while ensuring that all activities and resources meet relevant health and safety requirements, including COSHH and CLEAPSS guidance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation of materials and equipment for lessons (including assemble, prepare, issue, clear away, clean) as required for practical science classes or demonstrations

To provide supervision, allocation and guidance to other science technicians, monitoring the standards and quality of work and reporting any difficulties to the Learner Manager
Provide guidance and specialised technical support as necessary to teachers on matters including solutions, cultures and models as required by examination specification
Issuing of chemicals, materials and equipment in accordance with agreed safety guidelines e.g COSHH requirements
Setting up and testing demonstration and class experiments to ensure that they work satisfactorily
To Ensure safe delivery, collection and storage of equipment, solutions and materials and the safe disposal of used solutions and materials
General housekeeping and maintenance of laboratories and prep room
Carrying out minor repairs, cleaning and maintenance of apparatus, including microscopes, to ensure they are in good working order within own capabilities and report other damages / needs
Assisting with exhibitions and demonstrations for open days, parents’ evenings and other events where required
Construction of simple apparatus as required
Maintaining stock inventories and dealing with stock control, including initiating orders for replacement of consumables as required and with reference to departmental budgets
Monitor condition of lab coats and all safety equipment regularly used by students and arrange for cleaning / replacement as necessary and with reference to departmental budgets
Safety testing – carry out safety tests on apparatus following standard procedures e.g electrical safety testing

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety requirements including COSHH and risk assessments
Experience preparing, setting up and maintaining scientific equipment and materials
The ability to work as a team member contributing to the continuous improvement of programme area delivery and resources
Effective written and oral communication coupled with good organisational and administrative skills

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Relevant science‑based qualification (e.g., A‑level Science, BTEC Applied Science, or equivalent). Level 2 qualification (GCSE A* – C, or equivalent) in Maths and English

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