Science Technician

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Co-ordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and to advise and assist in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department.

Preparation of practical resources, including making solutions and assembling apparatus.

• Obtaining materials by local purchase.
• Giving technical advice to teachers, technicians, and students.
• Carrying out risk assessments for technician activities and experiments.
• Assisting in practical classes when necessary.

Implementation and dissemination of all appropriate H&S legislation and guidance with respect to science education, including C.O.S.H.H.

Ensure the maintenance of a healthy & safe working environment through:

• Actively contributing to the assessment, monitoring and review of both health & safety procedures and information resour...