About the Role

The successful candidate will support the Science Department in preparing and maintaining laboratories for practical lessons, demonstrations and assessments across relevant year groups. The role places particular emphasis on laboratory organisation and management, safe preparation and handling of reagents and solutions, equipment care, stock control and compliance with school laboratory safety procedures.

 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepare, label, store and issue laboratory reagents, solutions, indicators and other materials for practical lessons, following approved procedures and risk assessments.

· Calculate and prepare solutions at required concentrations and volumes, including accurate measurements, dilution calculations and clear labelling.

· Set up apparatus, chemicals and materials before practical lessons, and assist teachers during demonstrations and laboratory activities when required.

· Clean, maintain, inspect and safely store laboratory glassware, apparatus, instruments and equipment.

· Maintain an organised laboratory, preparation room and chemical store, ensuring compatible storage, secure access and clear labelling.

· Keep accurate inventories of chemicals, reagents, consumables, apparatus and equipment; monitor stock levels, expiry dates and reorder requirements.

· Maintain laboratory records, including preparation logs, stock registers, equipment maintenance records, chemical issue logs and waste-disposal records.

· Follow school procedures for chemical handling, personal protective equipment (PPE), spill response, first aid escalation, emergency equipment and incident reporting.

· Ensure laboratories are left clean, secure and ready for the next lesson; report damaged, missing or unsafe equipment to the appropriate supervisor.

· Work collaboratively with science teachers and school leadership to support practical learning under the Cambridge Curriculum and other school-approved programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Laboratory Technology, Applied Science, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.