Science Technician

• Keep up to date with curriculum developments preparing in advance of lessons all necessary equipment, resources and documents
• delivering them to the relevant classroom and laying out as requested
• clearing and washing up at the end of lessons
• returning all equipment to the prep room or storage area as appropriate
• Liaise with procurement for the ordering of perishable resources
• Apply generic lab technician skills to deliver high-quality practicals and demonstrations to be used in physics/chemistry/biology lessons
• If requisitioned by teachers, follow the control procedures for the use of radioactive sources to safely transport the sources and associated equipment from the ‘Radiation Cupboard’ to the classroom and then return them after use
• Monitor stock of materials and equipment. Maintain the stock levels spreadsheet and use this to inform planning for orders and budgeting
• Keep prep rooms clean and tidy, ensuring a safe environment for all staff
• Help in the trial of core practicals
• When requested, assist teachers with demonstrations and practicals in the classroom
• Develop new systems in the laboratories and prep rooms to improve the technical support service
• Help conduct half-termly lab checks and report problems regarding labs, fume hoods and equipment. Help ensure the laboratories (including sinks) are regularly cleaned and that the gas taps and electric sockets are regularly checked for foreign objects inserted into them

• Level 2 (i.e. GCSE, specifying particular subjects), or level 3 (A level) or equivalent
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Previous successful experience of working in a laboratory is preferable
• Experience of Microsoft and Google for Education tools
• Other relevant qualifications up to and including degree level
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time, without supervision
• Proactive in planning and completing daily and weekly workload
• Ability to build relations with students, teachers and other departments in the school
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong collaborator within a team environment

Previous successful experience of working in a laboratory is preferable