Science Technician

Job Description: Science Technician Job Purpose To provide technical support to the Science Department in order to support the teaching of science,

enabling the smooth running of practical classes and maintaining a safe working environment.

Main Areas of Responsibility To assist and advise teaching staff on

the preparation and layout in classrooms

for practical exercises, running trials

of experiments, demonstrations and

helping students with learning activities as

appropriate. To ensure equipment and materials

prepared for lessons are to the

specification of the teacher requisitions,

including making up special equipment

or modifying from existing equipment as

necessary from instructions supplied by

the science teaching staff. In conjunction with the appropriate

teachers to advise students on the safe

and proper use of tools and equipment and

on the correct and safe way to carry out

learning activities. To also advise staff, as necessary, on

Health and Safety issues and on the best

way to carry out practical work, new

ways of demonstrating experiments, new

techniques or procedures available. To assist in the safety, repair and

general maintenance of all resources,

equipment and tools in conjunction with

the appropriate line managers. To advise

these on any maintenance or inspection

needed of the equipment which is beyond

postholder’s competence. To be responsible for the welfare and care

of the plants and animals in the science

area and the security of the equipment. Ensure understanding of science syllabus

and schemes of work in order to prepare

for practical lessons adequately. To assist with stock keeping, using the

computerised stock take database to

include chemicals, equipment, textbooks,

stationery, etc. and ensuring that

appropriate levels of stock are maintained.

Carrying out regular stocktaking checks

and ordering as necessary. To undertake safety checks as required

and comply with the requirements

of Health and Safety, COSHH and

other relevant legislation and school

documentation. This to include carrying

out appropriate risk assessments for

practical and technical activities. Ensure Implementation of health and

safety regulations across the subject area. To assist in ensuring that all equipment and

materials are stored safely and securely,

ensuring that they are maintained in good

condition, with clear records, and readily

available for issue. To dispose of used chemicals/hazardous

waste in a safe manner as well as ensuring

that hygiene and health and safety

standards are maintained in the laboratory

and preparation areas. To undertake basic maintenance and

cleaning of equipment and to organise

its construction, cleaning, servicing and

repair as required in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions. Keep up to date with health and safety

regulations and with developments in

practical science, attending relevant

courses and reading publications. To w