We are seeking to appoint a science technician in the junior school for 40 hours per week during term-time (35 weeks per year). The junior school science technician performs a vital support role in the preparation, organisation and storage of materials and equipment for practical work in lessons. Key responsibilities: Following safety procedures within the relevant guidance and keeping up to date e.g., through CLEAPSS advice Preparing, setting out and clearing away apparatus and chemicals Preparing experiments and demonstrations including dissections Washing up glassware and cleaning apparatus Assembling, making, and repairing equipment e.g. servicing microscopes, repairing ray boxes and glass bending and cutting to make delivery tubes and stirrers. Servicing the laboratories and other practical areas in the departments, maintaining class sets of equipment kept in each laboratory Noting stock levels, replacing and replenishing Preparing for open days, science week and primary school science morning Helping and advising staff with their apparatus needs Checking inventories and maintaining records Caring for plants and animals, also plant propagation Taking part in the current appraisal arrangements Attending appropriate training courses e.g. Health and Safety, Lab Management, and Microscope Maintenance. Reporting maintenance and cleaning issues Supporting in lessons where appropriate Additional responsibilities: Preparing all online technician worksheets. Using software ..... full job details .....