We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Science Technician to join our team at Protocol Education. The ideal candidate will have a passion for science and a strong attention to detail. The Science Technician will be responsible for supporting the teaching staff in the delivery of science practicals and experiments, as well as maintaining the laboratory equipment and resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and set up equipment and resources for science practicals and experiments
- Ensure the laboratory is kept clean, safe and well-organised
- Maintain laboratory equipment and resources, including ordering new supplies as needed
- Assist teaching staff in delivering practical science lessons
- Support students in their learning, answering their questions and offering guidance as needed
- Contribute to the development of new experiments and practicals
Requirements:
- A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant science field
- Previous experience working as a Science Technician in a school or laboratory setting
- Knowledge of laboratory health and safety practices
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for science and a desire to inspire the next generation of scientists
We offer a competitive salary, ongoing training and development, and a supportive and collaborative working environment. If you have a passion for science and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, please apply today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
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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