Job Title: Science Technician
Location:
East of England, Essex, Harlow
Job Type:
Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours
Primary Industry:
Education and Training
Salary:
£120 - £200 Per day
Job Duties:
The Science Technician will be responsible for assisting teachers in preparing and conducting practical science experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment, ordering supplies, ensuring health and safety standards are met, and supporting students during laboratory sessions.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a relevant science qualification, such as a BTEC or NVQ in Science, along with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Education:
Minimum of a relevant science qualification, such as a BTEC or NVQ in Science.
Experience:
Previous experience working in a laboratory setting or as a Science Technician is preferred but not essential.
Knowledge and Skills:
Good understanding of laboratory procedures, health and safety regulations, and basic scientific principles. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional certifications in laboratory safety or relevant scientific fields would be advantageous.
Working Conditions:
The Science Technician will primarily work in a laboratory setting within an educational institution. The role may involve some lifting of equipment and exposure to chemicals, requiring adherence to strict health and safety protocols.
Please contact Ellie (Secondary Consultant) on 01245213225 or apply now if this sounds like the role for you!
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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