Biology Laboratory Technician

St Edward's Oxford is looking for a Biology Laboratory Technician to join our Science department on a full time basis. This is a great opportunity for a skilled individual with a passion for science to play a key role in the smooth running of the department.

Responsibilities

You will carry out a range of tasks and responsibilities to support science teaching, helping to deliver practical opportunities and experiments for our pupils. These tasks will include:

• Preparing demonstrations and experiments
• Clearing away and washing up apparatus and equipment used in practical work
• Disposing of used materials and keeping the laboratories clean and tidy
• Maintaining equipment, ensuring it is safe to use
• Undertaking administrative tasks in support of the Head of Department

You may also be required to provide cover across the other departments during busy periods or the absence of colleagues.

You will be a committed and enthusiastic individual, with excellent interpersonal, communication, team working and organisational skills. You will also possess strong IT skills, including proficiency with email and Excel, as well as a general willingness to embrace school-specific IT programs. Previous technician, laboratory or Biology experience is desirable, but not essential.

In Return, We Can Offer The Following Benefits

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Free Nuffield Health Gym membership (including membership for your partner and children under the age of 21)
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. The standard employee contribution rate is 5% with the employer contributing 8%. Enhanced contributions by the employee will be matched by the employer, up to the cap of 12%

For further details and to download an application form from the school website please click the apply button.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd February 2025.

St Edwards is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edwards School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.