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Biology Lab Technician - Maternity Cover
Royal Grammar School Guildford
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Job summary
A prestigious educational institution located in England is seeking a full-time Biology Lab Technician to join their professional team. This role covers maternity leave and is during term time only. Responsibilities include preparing equipment for lessons, conducting health and safety checks, and maintaining resources in the lab. The position offers a competitive salary of £29,307 pro rata, along with private medical cover and a company pension scheme. We welcome applications from motivated individuals looking to contribute to a vibrant educational environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Ability to prepare equipment for lessons effectively.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in laboratory settings.
- Familiarity with biohazard materials handling and disposal.
Responsibilities
- Prepare equipment for biology lessons.
- Conduct Health and Safety checks in laboratories.
- Contribute to design and maintenance of resources.
Skills
Join us as a full-time Biology Lab Technician and you'll be joining a friendly, professional team of Lab Techs and Teachers across Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Combined Science in a well-equipped department.
Biology is a well-established and successful subject at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford. It is compulsory up to the Fifth Form (Year 11) when all pupils take the Edexcel IGCSE examination and we typically have between 60 and 70 pupils studying Biology in the Sixth Form.
We are looking for a self‑motivated, organised Lab Technician to join us for this maternity cover, term time only contract.
Preparing equipment for lessons
Carrying out Health and Safety checks in laboratories
Contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of specialist resources
Ensuring the safe storage of equipment and materials, and the treatment and disposal of used materials (including biohazard materials)
General duty of care for the prep room and teaching laboratories.
£29,307 per annum pro rata
Private medical cover
Complimentary lunch during term time
Company pension scheme with an individual contribution of 5% and a School contribution of 10%.
Interest‑free loans are available for rail season ticket holders
Charitable payroll giving scheme
Free use of school gym at selected times
For a detailed job description and an application form, please click 'Apply Now' below.
The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.
Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.
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