GAP/Graduate Science Lab Technician – Independent School

Location: Berkshire, Ascot
Start Date: September
Timetable: Full Time, 37.5 hours a week
Salary: £20,486 per annum

Our client, an excellent independent school in Berkshire, are looking for a Lab Technician to join the school’s science department. The role will require 37.5 hours working per week.

Our client is an established private school with an excellent reputation across the UK due to their excellent teaching, broad curriculum and high pupil aspirations.

As a Lab Technician, your main responsibilities will be:

• Meet requests for equipment and materials required for Science classes.
• Set up and clear away items of equipment.
• Clean and store equipment as appropriate.
• Assist as required by the Head of Department with other administrative and practical tasks within the Science department.
• Undertake routine maintenance of equipment including the keeping of a maintenance log/record.
• Maintain a safe and orderly working environment within laboratories and prep rooms.
• Undertake an annual stock take of materials and equipment

A suitable candidate profile will include:

• Excellent personal manner
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly in writing and orally
• An Interest in biology, chemistry or physics
• Pleasant and cheerful personality
• Well-organised and efficient
• A team player who is flexible and adaptable to day-to-day circumstances
• Calm and sensitive approach
• Smart, professional appearance

If you have the required skills to be considered for the Lab Technician post, we welcome an application from you. For further details, contact Joseph at Connaught Education.

Connaught Education – The Independent Schools Specialists

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.