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Lab Technician / Pharmacist
Chemistry Laboratory Technician
Lab Technician / Pharmacist
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Remote / WFH
The Independent Schools Council
Job Description
Job overviewThe Chemistry Laboratory Technician will work closely with the Chemistry Department setting up experiments and practical work. The post reports to the Head of Chemistry.
Main Responsibilities
Keeping accurate records of departmental expenditure
Organising all books and periodicals (including pupil textbooks)
Carrying out and recording regular health and safety checks (taking account of all relevant policy and guidance) on all laboratories, prep rooms, stores, and equipment and organising repairs/maintenance as required
Completing weekly, monthly and termly lab checks as agreed with the Head of Chemistry
Completing annual stock take of all equipment in the department at the end of the academic year
Submitting orders for consumable goods, e.g., batteries and replacement goods, to the school finance office
Completing simple repairs on lab equipment and sending away for repair equipment where the repair is not simple
Assisting or covering technician requirements in the other science departments if needed and as directed by the Senior Laboratory Technician
Assisting in the photocopying of scheduled tests and exams
Coordinating the set up for Open Days
Key Attributes
A self-motivated team player
Organised with a methodical approach to work and attention to detail
Calm and effective under pressure
Hands on approach
Skills & Qualifications
A high standard of written and verbal communication
Previous experience of working in a school is desirable though not essential
GCSE English and Mathematics
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
Being aware of recommendations made by CLEAPSS, checking for updates and passing these recommendations on to the Head of Chemistry in reviewing risk assessments for practical work
Being aware of the location of the Health and Safety procedures practised and documented by the department and regularly discuss these with teachers in the department
Working with teachers to keep labs tidy and keep prep room tiday as a working space for all in the department where possible
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Salary: GBP 24000 - 36000 per year
Main Responsibilities
Keeping accurate records of departmental expenditure
Organising all books and periodicals (including pupil textbooks)
Carrying out and recording regular health and safety checks (taking account of all relevant policy and guidance) on all laboratories, prep rooms, stores, and equipment and organising repairs/maintenance as required
Completing weekly, monthly and termly lab checks as agreed with the Head of Chemistry
Completing annual stock take of all equipment in the department at the end of the academic year
Submitting orders for consumable goods, e.g., batteries and replacement goods, to the school finance office
Completing simple repairs on lab equipment and sending away for repair equipment where the repair is not simple
Assisting or covering technician requirements in the other science departments if needed and as directed by the Senior Laboratory Technician
Assisting in the photocopying of scheduled tests and exams
Coordinating the set up for Open Days
Key Attributes
A self-motivated team player
Organised with a methodical approach to work and attention to detail
Calm and effective under pressure
Hands on approach
Skills & Qualifications
A high standard of written and verbal communication
Previous experience of working in a school is desirable though not essential
GCSE English and Mathematics
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
Being aware of recommendations made by CLEAPSS, checking for updates and passing these recommendations on to the Head of Chemistry in reviewing risk assessments for practical work
Being aware of the location of the Health and Safety procedures practised and documented by the department and regularly discuss these with teachers in the department
Working with teachers to keep labs tidy and keep prep room tiday as a working space for all in the department where possible
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Salary: GBP 24000 - 36000 per year
