Science Technician

Science Technician

Are you passionate about science, practical learning and supporting young people to explore the subject through safe, well-prepared experiments?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing secondary school environment and play an important role in supporting engaging science lessons.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Laboratory Technician, Lab Technician, School Laboratory Technician, Science Lab Technician, Laboratory Assistant, School Lab Technician, Science Support Technician, Chemistry Technician, Biology Technician, Physics Technician

SALARY: £20,635 per annum Actual (£26,017 FTE) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Term Time Only)

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, 8:00am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a rewarding opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to support a busy science department and help students access safe, effective and inspiring practical learning.

Working under the day-to-day direction of the Senior Science Technician, you will prepare equipment, resources and materials for demonstrations, experiments and practical lessons. As the Science Technician you will also help maintain stock, support laboratory organisation and ensure equipment is safe, clean and ready for use.

As the Science Technician you will contribute to the smooth running of the department, supporting teaching staff, practical activities, enrichment sessions and the wider delivery of a high-quality science curriculum.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Science Technician will include:

Prepare Practical Resources: Set up equipment, apparatus and materials for science experiments, demonstrations and practical lessons at staff request Clear and Maintain Equipment: Clear, clean and maintain apparatus, bench fittings, microscopes, data loggers and other science equipment to ensure safe working order Support Stock Control: Monitor, organise and replenish laboratory resources, stationery, apparatus and practical materials for each laboratory Assist with Health and Safety: Support safe working practices, including COSHH and CLEAPSS-related procedures, storage areas, laboratories and the science prep room Prepare Solutions and Apparatus: Prepare solutions, construct simple apparatus and support less routine practical requests for lessons and school events Support Teaching Staff: Assist teachers during practical sessions, help cover or supply teachers with science materials and ensure cover work is placed in laboratories when required Coordinate Enrichment Resources: Liaise on equipment and resources for STEM club, enrichment activities and other science-related events Maintain Accurate Records: Assist with inventory checks, stock control systems and the organisation of science department resources