Qualified Science Technician

The main responsibilities of the role include:

*liaising with academic staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements and work plans;

*running trials of experiments prior to classes and then demonstrating techniques for experiments;

*preparing equipment and chemicals before lessons - from test tubes to state-of-the-art microscopes;

*maintaining and repairing equipment and laboratory apparatus;

*record keeping, e.g. for student practical's, tracking methods, results, etc;

*ensuring that equipment is properly cleaned and that chemicals, drugs and other materials are appropriately stored;

*cataloguing recordings and making them available when requested (if the department houses audiovisual resources);

*supporting the work of teachers in classes and laboratory sessions and giving technical advice;

*giving technical advice to staff and students;

*working with individual students and supporting them on research projects;

*managing the stock control of chemicals and equipment;

*contributing to high-level research, if working at university level;

*ensuring that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly;

*coordinating work in the laboratory to ensure efficient use is made of expensive pieces of equipment.

Ideal candidates will be punctual, professional, and passionate about teaching and hold a relevant qualification.