Sessional Science Lab Technician

at  South Thames Colleges Group

Merton College are seeking a Science Lab Technician to provide support to the School of Health, Care and Science, specialising in Human Biology.
As our Science Lab Technician, you will assist the Curriculum Manager on matters relating to the allocation, coordination and monitoring of experiments being carried out across the School. You will assist with stock control, to include chemicals, equipment and materials in the School) and record all deliveries, maintaining an accurate record of chemical orders, invoices and delivery notes.
We’re looking for someone who has experience of working in a similar environment, specialising as a Science Technician in Human Biology. You’ll have vocational qualification, technician qualifications or science qualifications at Level 3 as a minimum and be able to work effectively as a team member. With practical capability and problem solving skills, you’ll be flexible in your approach, diligent in meeting deadlines and able to work well with other staff and students.
Whilst the role is predominantly based at Merton College, we ask that you are flexible and prepared to work across all Colleges if required (Kingston College, Carshalton College and South Thames Colleges).
Subject to a cost of living review from 1 August, the successful candidate will be eligible for any subsequent increase in salary.

CLOSING DATE FOR THE RETURN OF COMPLETED APPLICATIONS IS 28TH JUNE 2024

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve

Please refer the Job description for details