Science Technician / Lab Technician – Biology

Job Title: Science Technician – Biology

Location: Hulme, Manchester

Salary: £19,382 – £19,782 per annum, pro-rata (Actual £16,165 – £16,499)

Position: Permanent, Term Time only

Closing Date: Monday 8^th March

The Sixth Form College is located in Hulme, a mile south of the centre of Manchester and very close to Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University, with excellent transport links. It is a part of an international network of Catholic schools and colleges.

Purpose of the role:

To work as part of a team to deliver practical equipment and materials for a department, so that staff and students can carry out practical work efficiently, accurately and safely.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivering materials for whole class practicals and demonstrations, including those required by the subject’s practical endorsement
• Managing the departmental practical timetable and coordinating the delivery of experiments as specified in the scheme of work
• Preparing solutions and chemicals for student use
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards within the prep room
• Ensuring the safe custody of chemicals and equipment within the science department, maintaining records of stock and ensuring the accurate and clear labelling of chemicals
• Disposing of biohazardous and chemical waste correctly
• Using published data sheets and guidance to carry out risk assessments for all practical activities
• Preparing orders for scientific equipment and chemicals
• Handling dissection materials, including locusts, rats, frogs, mammalian organs and fish heads
• Caring for animals and plants kept for observation or experiment
• Checking that all the safety equipment in the teaching laboratories are present in sufficient quantity, in-date and fit for purpose
• Identifying apparatus for maintenance and repair through regular checks of laboratory equipment, models and visual aids
• Providing technical advice within own area of expertise to teachers and students
• Creating new experiments and developing existing activities in conjunction with teaching staff within the department
• Assisting in the delivery of extracurricular and marketing events such as Science Club, outreach masterclasses and Taster Days
• Helping other members of the science technician team
• Assisting the Head/Assistant Head of Department in the planning and timetabling of practicals
• Working alongside the Head/Assistant Head of Department to complete departmental administration tasks
• Preparing paper and electronic copies of technician notes, risk assessments, timetables and equipment lists and service records
• Accompanying teaching staff on field trips (sometimes residential), day visits to museums, universities and industrial establishments

The Candidate:

Essential Experience/Skills/Required:

• The ability to handle apparatus/materials confidently and appropriately in line with the duties of the post
• A good knowledge of health and safety issues relating to science laboratories, the use of equipment and chemicals
• Ability to work to deadlines and deliver an agreed scheme of work
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in working with standard office applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Good communication skills
• Good motivational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and maintaining a quality service
• Educated to Level 2, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics
• Educated to Level 3, or equivalent, in the relevant specialism
• Enhanced DBS Clearance (this will follow an initial offer of employment)
• Ability to meet the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006

Desirable Experience/Skills/Required:

• Previous experience of providing technical and general support within a Science department
• Experience of handling chemicals
• Specialist knowledge of Science within the area of primary responsibility
• Educated to graduate level, or equivalent, or can demonstrate comparable knowledge and understanding of the relevant specialism gained through employment

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Candidates with experience of; Lab Technician, Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Graduate, Science Graduate, Science Assistant, Lab Tech, Science Technician, Biology Technician, Biology Assistant will also be considered for this role.