Science Technician Job Birkenhead area,West Kirby England UK,Education / Teaching

Location: West Kirby

Science Technician

Final date to receive applications: 6 November 2026

Department: Academic Studies

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Reporting To: Dean Of Academic Studies

Compensation: £14,750.40 - £16,087.20 / year

Description

Job Title:
Science Technician

Department:
Academic Studies

Salary: £14,750.40 - £16,087.20 Annual salary
FTE Salary: £24,584 - £26,812 Annual salary
Job Type: Part time, (21 Hours) Per week

This role will include preparing, organising and setting up a wide range of practical materials, chemical solutions, equipment and apparatus, primarily to support Biology and Chemistry lessons. Responsibilities would involve trialling practical activities to ensure they are safe, effective and ready for use in the classroom, as well as maintaining well‑organised laboratory resources and ensuring equipment is delivered to and collected from laboratories efficiently.

The successful candidate would work closely with teachers to support the delivery of engaging and effective practical lessons, providing assistance to both staff and students where required. The role would also involve delivering practical catch‑up sessions for small groups of students to help reinforce their understanding, develop practical skills and build confidence in carrying out experiments. In addition, the postholder would assist with the preparation, organisation and transportation of Physics resources and equipment, contributing to the smooth running of practical lessons across the Science Department.

Responsible to:
Chief Technician

Key Responsibilities

To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life

To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review

To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis

To liaise with academic staff to discuss timetables, coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities

To provide assistance and advice in developing resources, practical's and demonstrate techniques for experiments which meet the needs of the curriculum and students

To prepare equipment and chemicals before lessons - from test tubes to state‑of‑the-art microscopes;

To ensure the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment

To ensure that checking, cleaning, maintenance and repair of equipment are carried out to the required standard, including a range of testing to ensure equipment remains in a good working condition/arrange safe disposal (including hazardous waste).

To ensure that chemicals, drugs and other materials are appropriately stored;

To keep up to date records of stock, checking and ordering stock as necessary

To be a recognised first aider (training will be given if required)

To provide general assistance in support of other technician staff

To provide tutorial and practical activity support

Have the personality to be approachable to students and staff and become involved with the students in their training and learning environment

Use specialist knowledge of the area of work to carry out a range of specialised and diverse tasks to support an effective, user‑friendly and professional service.

Carry out maintenance tasks. This will include more complex equipment which may require a licence to operate.

Health and Safety

Undertake risk assessments to ensure risks are understood and managed

Comply with internal and external health and safety guidelines, instructions and regulations

To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all time

Customer service/quality related

Ensure high levels of customer…