Location: Exeter, Devon
Job Title: Science Technician
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing opportunity; term-time arrangements may be considered

About the Role

A secondary school in Exeter is looking to appoint an organised and safety-conscious Science Technician to support its Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments. The school requires someone who understands the practical demands of a busy science department and can ensure that laboratory lessons are prepared efficiently and safely.

This position would suit an experienced School Science Technician, Laboratory Technician or candidate with relevant scientific training and practical laboratory experience. Previous school laboratory experience is essential for this particular opportunity, given the need to understand classroom preparation, equipment management and the specific health and safety requirements of an educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up practical experiments for Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons across the relevant key stages.

• Preparing solutions, materials and equipment in accordance with teachers' instructions and approved procedures.

• Checking apparatus before lessons and ensuring that laboratory equipment is clean, functional and stored correctly.

• Maintaining chemical inventories, monitoring stock levels and arranging replenishment where authorised.

• Ensuring chemicals and laboratory materials are stored, labelled and handled appropriately.

• Following applicable COSHH requirements, CLEAPSS guidance and the school's laboratory risk assessments.

• Maintaining preparation rooms, laboratories and storage areas in a clean and organised condition.

• Reporting damaged equipment, safety concerns and maintenance requirements.

• Supporting the safe disposal of laboratory waste and maintaining relevant records.

About the School

The school provides secondary education to pupils studying science at different levels and requires a well-organised technical service to support its practical curriculum.

The Science Technician will work closely with teaching staff to plan preparation requirements, manage resources and ensure that experiments are ready at the correct time. Attention to detail is particularly important, as is the ability to manage several requests across different science disciplines.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Science Technician in a school or educational laboratory is essential.

• A scientific qualification or relevant practical laboratory experience.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, chemical handling and safe storage procedures.

• Familiarity with COSHH, CLEAPSS guidance and risk assessments.

• Good stock control, record-keeping and organisational skills.

• The ability to follow technical instructions accurately and manage competing deadlines.

• An enhanced DBS check or willingness to complete the necessary safeguarding checks.

How to Apply

If you have relevant science laboratory experience and are interested in supporting a secondary school in Exeter, please submit your CV for consideration.