Science Technician

The Science Technician will work under the supervision of the Senior Science Technician and the Head of Science. The technician will be expected to carry out the following duties within the department:

You will prepare materials for Key Stage 3, 4 and Post 16/A Level Science classes. Duties will also include maintenance of laboratories, small repairs, stock taking, administration, word processing and using spreadsheets. Training in Health & Safety regulations will be provided if needed.

Summary of duties:

• Preparation of materials and equipment safely and in compliance with the relevant legislation, for lessons at Key Stages Three and Four of the National Curriculum and for post-16 courses at A level and BTec.

• Clearing away of equipment at the end of lessons; checking, cleaning and maintenance of apparatus including making minor repairs.

• Clearing up and maintenance of designated laboratories, reporting any items in need of repair.

• Maintenance of designated preparation areas as instructed, to provide a clean, orderly working environment; storing equipment appropriately with correct labelling and indexing.

• Carrying out systematic safety checks in designated laboratories.

• Dealing with breakages of apparatus and chemical spillages, in compliance with the regulations within the CLEAPSS Laboratory Handbook and associated publications.

• Monitoring stocks of consumable equipment, chemicals and stationery. The Science Technician should inform the Senior Technician of any items in short supply that need to be ordered.

• Reproducing worksheets and other teaching materials as required, by use of the photocopier. This may include collating, stapling or filing materials.

• Carrying out word processing of documents, using spreadsheets and assisting with setting up computers and data-logging equipment for lessons.

• Occasionally purchasing small items locally that may be required in lessons.

• Assisting with the preparation of practical examination materials.

• Attending INSET (In-Service Training) courses as recommended by the relevant members of staff, for example in matters of Health & Safety.

• Undergoing a regular Professional Review in line with the school policy.

• Assist in the event of an accident by providing appropriate remedial action and reporting all incidents to the Senior Technician.

• Be familiar with the departmental safety policy and have an understanding of COSHH risk assessments.

• Positively contributes to the general ethos of safety awareness within the department, and to be familiar with up to date safety procedures.

• Occasional assistance with in-class demonstrations.

• Positively contribute to the continued excellent behaviour of students.

• With suitable training, act as a first aider within the science department and occasional covering of the student welfare office.

• Working occasional evenings as required such as Prospective Parents Evenings, and the Science Showcase.

This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It may, from time to time, be subject to modification or amendment in consultation with the holder of the post and other relevant parties.