Science Technician - School
LVS Ascot-SL5
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, term time
Contract: Full time; part-time hours may be considered for suitable candidates
Closing date: Friday 30 October 2026
Are you an organised and proactive** Science Technician **who can provide safe, efficient technical support within a busy school laboratory environment?
LVS Ascot is looking for a Science Technician to support its thriving Science Department. You will help teachers deliver engaging practical lessons by preparing equipment, chemicals and biological materials while ensuring the laboratories and preparation areas remain safe, organised and ready for use.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team within an exceptional school offering superb facilities, excellent benefits and the opportunity to play an active role in school life.
About LVS Ascot
LVS Ascot is a high-performing co-educational day and boarding school with a reputation for all-round excellence.
Through a stimulating curriculum and vibrant co-curricular programme, we provide an environment in which pupils are valued, encouraged and inspired to achieve their potential.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Science or nominated line manager, you will provide proactive technical support across biology, chemistry and physics.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, setting out and clearing away apparatus, specimens, cultures, solutions, reagents and other materials for practical lessons and demonstrations.
- Preparing, labelling, diluting and storing chemicals accurately and safely.
- Trialling practical activities where required and identifying potential hazards or technical difficulties before lessons.
- Providing technical assistance during practical activities under the direction of teaching staff.
- Supporting biology practical work, including the safe preparation and handling of biological materials and specimens.
- Cleaning, storing, maintaining and, where appropriate, decontaminating laboratory equipment.
- Carrying out routine equipment checks and maintaining accurate records.
- Inspecting damaged or faulty equipment and arranging safe repair, replacement or disposal.
- Monitoring stock levels, checking deliveries and supporting authorised purchasing and stocktakes.
- Keeping laboratories, preparation rooms and storage areas safe, secure, clean and well organised.
- Reporting defects relating to equipment, services, furniture or buildings promptly.
- Supporting departmental activities, examinations and science enrichment events.
Health, safety and compliance
You will help maintain the highest standards of laboratory safety by:
- Following the school's health and safety policies, risk assessments and departmental procedures.
- Working in accordance with COSHH requirements and current CLEAPSS guidance.
- Using appropriate personal protective equipment and safe working practices.
- Maintaining accurate chemical inventories, safety information and disposal records.
- Supporting the safe management of spills, breakages and laboratory waste.
- Completing relevant health and safety, safeguarding, COSHH and refresher training.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working in a laboratory or practical science environment.
- Can prepare scientific equipment and materials accurately and safely.
- Has excelle
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