Science Technician (Temporary)
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Job Description
Science Technician
Temporary | Contract
Location: London
Start date: September 2026
Are you a science professional who enjoys the practical side of laboratory work and wants to support learners developing their skills?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider in London, providing technical support across science programmes. You'll work alongside teaching staff to make sure laboratories are prepared, safe and well equipped for practical sessions.
You'll also support learners during experiments and assessments, helping them work confidently and safely with equipment, materials and procedures.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and setting up laboratories, equipment and materials for practical sessions and demonstrations.
- Maintaining, servicing and repairing laboratory equipment across all teaching areas.
- Supporting teaching staff and learners during practical sessions and assessments.
- Upholding health and safety standards in all laboratory areas, including the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and materials.
- Managing stock, resources and equipment so they are available when needed.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A relevant qualification in a science subject
- Practical laboratory skills and good knowledge of scientific equipment and materials
- A strong understanding of health and safety in a laboratory environment
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work on your own initiative
Desirable (but not essential):
- Previous technical experience in a further education or training environment
If you're ready to put your laboratory skills to work supporting the next generation of scientists, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Jon Heller
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in a science subject
- Practical laboratory skills
- Knowledge of scientific equipment and materials
- Understanding of health and safety in laboratory environment
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
Skills & Qualifications
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- Location: London
- Sector: Further And Higher Education
- Phase: Fe
- Subject: Science