Science technician

Are you interested in Science Technician jobs in the East London area? Morgan Hunt are pleased to announce that we are working with a fantastic college in East London. Together we are seeking to appoint a Science Technician- apply today!

Job Title: Science Technician

Location: Newham, East London

Industry: Education

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To actively promote and implement the College's Equal Opportunities policies within all aspects of this post.
• To provide a daily support service to the laboratories/workshops and associated areas, and occasionally to other work areas.
• To prepare apparatus, materials and solutions and to set up equipment and apparatus for practical use.
• To issue materials and equipment to staff and students and to keep appropriate records.
• To set up and, on occasion, carry out demonstrations.
• To retrieve and clean away apparatus and equipment after each practical session.
• To assist the lecturer, when required, by providing support to students in practical sessions.
• To ensure that the practical requirements of practical examinations/assessments are met, including preparing, setting up and testing materials, apparatus and equipment.
• To assist in the development of the curriculum by participating in course team and Directorate meetings.
• To construct and modify apparatus and equipment using a range of materials and workshop/laboratory techniques.

• To maintain (including test), check, adjust and repair apparatus and equipment using appropriate test equipment/basic workshop techniques as appropriate.
• To dispose or arrange for the disposal of hazardous and dangerous substances in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations.

• To participate in Staff Development and/or any training considered necessary for the safe and effective execution of the responsibilities listed above.
• To undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Technician Manager (or Curriculum Manager)

Skills & experience

• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check (for applicants who have never worked in UK) and no question regarding suitability to work with children
• Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• L2 Literacy /GCSE English. Personal skills in English, Mathematics and ICT by holding Level 2 qualifications with a 5-year currency (or by undertaking initial assessments at job interview stage and by achieving Level 2 within one year of their appointment date as appropriate).
• Hold the legacy Verifier award (D34, V1 and L4 TAQA update). Or willing to achieve Level 4 TAQA.

If you are interested in working in the Science Technician field in East London area, please apply to this advert with a CV today and a consultant will contact you!

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