Laboratory Technician Employer Malbank School and Sixth Form College Reference SEC

Job Advert Laboratory / Science Technician (including classroom support)
Grade 4 NJC (pro rata)
37 hours per week term time only - Actual salary 21508 - 21849

Required: September 2026

Join our team and support high-quality science teaching and learning

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and committed Laboratory / Science Technician to provide a comprehensive technical support service to our Science Department. This is a key role within the school ensuring that practical lessons coursework and examinations are delivered safely effectively and to a high standard.

You will work closely with teaching staff and pupils supporting both the preparation of resources and learning activities within the classroom.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Prepare and provide science equipment apparatus and chemical solutions for lessons
• Set up and test practical experiments in advance to ensure they run effectively
• Maintain laboratories preparation rooms and chemical stores in line with health and safety and COSHH requirements
• Monitor maintain and repair equipment where possible arranging external repairs when required
• Support stock control including ordering recording and safe storage of materials and chemicals
• Build adapt or assemble apparatus to support practical learning
• Work closely with teaching staff to support the delivery of the science curriculum

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong practical and organisational skills
• Has experience working in a laboratory workshop or school environment (desirable)
• Has a good understanding of health and safety including COSHH (or is willing to develop this)
• Is confident working with equipment materials and where required chemicals
• Can work independently and manage competing priorities
• Has good communication skills

Closing date: 5th June2026 at Noon

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