Science Technician (Position likely to become vacant)

Lyceefrancais; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in South Kensington is seeking a Science Technician to support Science lessons and maintain laboratory equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a Science degree in Chemistry, experience in an educational laboratory, and good interpersonal skills. The role offers a permanent contract with health and pension benefits, along with an enriching working environment.

Benefits

Employer contribution to private healthcare

15% employer contribution to private pension

60 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Science-related degree in Chemistry is essential; additional Physics or Biology is a plus.
• Experience working in an educational laboratory setting is required.
• Keen interest in current legislation and scientific practices is needed.
• Ability to work flexibly and adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare apparatus, materials, and solutions prior to lessons.
• Provide daily support service to Science laboratories.
• Clean and retrieve equipment after practical classes.
• Maintain stock levels of materials and report issues.

Skills

Teamwork capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of materials preparation

Experience in educational laboratory setting

Health and Safety adherence

Very good command of English

Knowledge of scientific laboratory practices

Education

Science-related degree in Chemistry

Additional qualification in Physics or Biology

Job description

Science Technician (Position likely to become vacant)

Type: Permanent Contract

Position to be filled from: from 2nd September 2024

Reporting to the Lead Science Technician and Department coordinators as Line Managers, the Science technician will provide support to the delivery of Science lessons in a well-resourced and efficient environment with due regard to the Health and Safety of all pupils and members of staff.

He/she will ensure within his remit suitable laboratory equipment is available, adequately maintained and appropriately used as well as making sure that good working practices are implemented by promoting a safe working environment.
He/she will prepare all necessary resources for experiment set-up/clearing and provide specific or ad hoc technical and administrative support to the department as and when required by the line management.

Role and Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare apparatus, materials and solutions and set them up prior to the lessons, including the construction, preparation and checking of any specialist equipment
• To retrieve and clean away apparatus and equipment after practical classes
• To provide a daily support service to the Science laboratories and associated areas
• Assist with the duties of absent colleagues to ensure practical requests can be delivered and installed on time in the classrooms
• Liaise with line management/Coordinators whenever necessary to address any issue with the practical works’ calendar and related requests
• To assist the teachers, as and when required, by providing support to students in practical sessions
• To ensure, in cooperation with other Science Technicians, that appropriate stock levels of apparatus and materials are maintained, carrying out regular stock takings to assess future stock requirements
• Ensure that the laboratory facilities are maintained in a clean, functional and safe state, reporting any problems through the appropriate channels
• Take an active role in ensuring all Health and Safety procedures are met
• Take part to regulatory checks and maintenance of lab’s equipment in cooperation with the technicians’ team and the site Facilities manager when external contractors are involved
• Control reception of orders and correct storage of consumables and materials
• Provide administrative support to the Science departments, helping with purchase orders preparation and taking part to department meetings as directed by the Lead Science Technician

Expected Skills and Knowledge:

• The candidate must have a Science related degree in Chemistry – additional qualification in Physics or Biology would be appreciated
• Must have a previous working experience within an educational laboratory setting
• Excellent teamwork capabilities and interpersonal skills
• You will need to be flexible and have previous knowledge of materials preparation, experiment preparation and equipment maintenance along with strict adherence to Health and Safety
• Keen interest in keeping up to date with current legislation and modern scientific laboratory practices
• Able to react knowledgeably in potentially hazardous situations
• Very good command of English is required (and French would be a plus)

Working hours per year: 38h per week over 40 weeks per annum (1460h per annum) according to a time table set by your manager.

Location: South Kensington (London)

Monthly gross salary and benefits:

• Employer contribution to private healthcare
• 15% employer contribution to private pension
• 60 days holiday per annum

The Lycée is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. (This procedure is undertaken by the Lycée).

Additionally, anyone who has resided outside the UK will be asked to provide a criminal disclosure record from their previous countries of residence.

You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Successful candidates will be invited to an interview the weekstarting the 1st July 2024(The date and time of the interview will be communicated by email).