Laboratory Technician

To support and assist teachers in science lessons by providing technical help with the running of experiments and demonstrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Check and provide in the appropriate laboratories all science apparatus, equipment, materials and chemical solutions to ensure their availability in support of laboratory teaching activities.
• Maintain laboratories, preparation rooms and chemical stores (including security and accident/hazard spotting) to ensure all Health and Safety Regulations are met.
• Identify faults on equipment and apparatus and repair where possible (including annual testing of portable electrical appliances) to minimise disruption to science experiments.
• Provide practical support and guidance for school staff in the use of materials, laboratory techniques, practices and processes and recommend solutions to technical problems encountered.
• Demonstrate and provide hands-on practical pupil instruction in correct usage and application of laboratory and science equipment and work with pupils on project work in a supporting role.
• Maintain stock control systems and order replacement goods to ensure that all necessary stock is readily available.
• Assist Head of Science by keeping a record of consumables used.
• Store correctly, and monitor the condition of, labels on chemical products and electrical apparatus taking account of safety procedures and COSHH regulations to ensure safety of the pupils and staff.
• Clean and reclaim all re-usable science apparatus after use to minimise the cost of replacements.
• Other duties including support to facilitate the smooth running of the science department.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree of science in Science/Laboratory Studies or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a K-12 school setting is a MUST.