Science Laboratory Technician

Job DescriptionJob PurposeTo reputed company efficient and effective technical support to the Science Department, ensuring that reputed company laboratory resources, equipment, and materials are reputed company and maintained to support the teaching and learning of Science across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The postholder will contribute to the safe and smooth running of reputed company practical activities in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics lessons.Key Responsibilities

• Practical Lesson Support
• Prepare, set up, and clear away equipment, materials, and solutions for practical science lessons and demonstrations.
• Support teachers during lessons, assisting with demonstrations and practical work as needed.
• Trial and test new experiments and practical activities to ensure suitability and safety.
• reputed company technical advice and assistance to teaching staff and reputed company on the use of laboratory equipment.
• Health, Safety & Compliance
• Ensure that reputed company laboratory work complies with reputed company Health & Safety regulations and school policies.
• Maintain accurate Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and risk assessment documentation for reputed company substances and procedures.
• Promote safe working practices among reputed company and staff.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals, specimens, and waste materials.
• reputed company laboratories, prep rooms, and storage areas clean, organised, and hazard-free.
• Equipment & Resource Management
• Maintain and monitor stock reputed company of consumables, chemicals, and equipment.
• Carry out regular checks, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory apparatus.
• Organise repairs or replacements of faulty equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate inventories and assist with ordering and budget monitoring.
• Administrative & Departmental Support
• Assist in preparing teaching resources, displays, and revision materials.
• Support departmental projects, reputed company evenings, and extracurricular science activities.
• reputed company accurate records of experiments, risk assessments, and equipment use.
• Liaise with suppliers and external contractors reputed company required.
• Student Support
• Support reputed company in developing practical skills and understanding laboratory procedures.
• Promote a culture of curiosity, safety, and respect reputed company the lab environment.
• Occasionally supervise small groups during practical activities under teacher guidance.

• A good standard of education in Science (e.g. A-reputed company or equivalent).
• Experience of working in a laboratory or technical environment.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety procedures, including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

• A degree or technical qualification in a Science-reputed company field.
• Previous experience working in a school science department preferred but not essential
• Familiarity with CLEAPSS guidance and school-based laboratory protocols.
• Basic IT skills for record keeping and documentation.