Science Technician

at  Archway Learning Trust

• Utilise and organise practical resources and facilities, providing assistance and advice on current best practice in the practical needs of the curriculum.
• Preparation of materials, stock and standard solutions, specimens and apparatus required for demonstrations and for practical work.
• Setting up and testing of demonstration experiments and ensuring that they will work satisfactorily.
• Sterilisation and cleaning of apparatus.
• Care of animals and plants kept for observation and experimental purposes.
• Testing of new experiments.
• Assisting in the preparation of audio/visual and other IT related aids and maintaining AVA equipment used within the science faculty.
• Safe disposal of biological and chemical residues and other waste material.
• Promoting the observance of a safe working environment through:
• Proactively contributing to the assessment, monitoring and review of safe working practices and procedures;
• Keeping abreast of “best practices” through networking and continuing professional development;
• The provision of technical advice and administrative support on safety issues to teaching staff;
• The storage and accessibility of equipment and materials.
• The provision of first aid within the science faculty and the maintenance of first aid equipment in the area.
• Operating laboratory documentation systems including required legal records e.g. alcohols, poisons, and flammables.
• The care, maintenance and general upkeep of the science laboratories.
• Ordering equipment from suppliers, receiving it and checking the orders.
• Assist in the administration and distribution of cover work for absent teaching staff.
• The administration of clerical tasks to support the department
• The creation & maintenance of laboratory wall displays
  A full list of duties can be found in the job pack

Please refer the Job description for details