Biology Technician

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We are looking for a self-motivated, organised Lab Technician to join us for this maternity cover, term time only contract.

Join us as a full time Biology Lab Technician and you\’ll be joining a friendly, professional team of Lab Techs and Teachers across Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Combined Science in a well-equipped department.

Biology is a well-established and successful subject at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford. It is compulsory up to the Fifth Form (Year 11) when all pupils take the Edexcel IGCSE examination and we typically have between 60 and 70 pupils studying Biology in the Sixth Form.

We are looking for a self-motivated, organised Lab Technician to join us for this maternity cover, term time only contract.

Key duties will include:

• Carrying out Health and Safety checks in laboratories
• Contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of specialist resources
• Ensuring the safe storage of equipment and materials, and the treatment and disposal of used materials (including biohazard materials)
• General duty of care for the prep room and teaching laboratories.

In return you will receive:

• Private medical cover
• Complimentary lunch during term time
• Company pension scheme with an individual contribution of 5% and a School contribution of 10%.
• Interest‑free loans are available for rail season ticket holders
• Charitable payroll giving scheme
• Free use of school gym at selected times

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU