SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION
The technician provides support for the three sciences Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Lomond School’s Science Department has six teachers, all of whom have their own purposebuilt laboratory. The Science department has a strong reputation in the school with more than
80% of pupils opting for two sciences or more in S3, with a large percentage of those pupils
following on to Higher Level. There is already one full-time laboratory technician and resources
in the department are excellent.
General Science is taught primarily to years T2 and S1. The separate subjects are then taught
up to and including Advanced Higher.
There are no laboratory animals within the department.
Experience in maintaining and constructing basic electronic systems would be an advantage.
Core functions of the Science Technician:
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the construction and repair of equipment
liaison with external contractors
preparing chemical solutions
collection of equipment and materials from storage and their organisation
for class use
preparation of equipment and materials for lessons both for demonstration and
class use
trialling practical activities
checking materials and equipment, before and after class use, for quantity and
damage
electrical safety checks on equipment used within the Science Department
care of plants kept in the science department
maintenance of laboratories to ensure a clean, safe and orderly
environment
organisation of repairs or specific maintenance when necessary
advising science teachers on safety matters or potential problems
with equipment
maintenance of an inventory of materials and equipment and associated
stock taking duties
placing orders and checking deliveries
assisting staff with class practical work
safe disposal of chemical and biological waste
cleaning of glassware and other equipment
mounting displays of materials, visual aids and pupils’ work
other tasks that may be requested by the Head of Science from time to
time.
Lomond School
10 Stafford Street, Helensburgh
Argyll & Bute G84 9JX
Tel: 01436 672476
Fax: 01436 678320
e-mail: admin@lomond-school.org
APPLICATION FORM – NON TEACHING STAFF
The school prefers candidates to complete this form electronically. It is available from the
school’s website at www.lomond-school.org in the section Employment Opportunities. Please
download this form and complete, then e-mail to: admin@lomond-school.org. If you are unable
to do this please send a covering letter and current CV to the above address.
Position applied for: Science Laboratory Technician
Present term of notice:
1. PERSONAL DETAILS
First name(s):
Surname:
Title (eg Dr, Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms):
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Current salary:
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2. EMPLOYMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS
Employment History
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reasons for any periods not in employment or education.
Dates
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duties
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include other relevant qualifications (such as vocational qualifications,first aid, etc)
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Educational History
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and including secondary education
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3. REFERENCES
Please give details below of two people who can provide information that will confirm
your suitability for this post. Where appropriate, one person should be your current or
most recent employer; the others should be someone who has known you in a
professional capacity. Current or previous employers will be asked about disciplinary
offences relating to children including penalties that are ‘time expired’ and any child
protection concerns.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please give reasons for applying for this position.
Are there any other aspects of your career to date that you would like to bring to our
attention?
Please detail any other relevant positions of responsibility held.
Personal Statement
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TERMS AND DECLARATIONS
Disability Discrimination: Lomond School complies with the Disability Discrimination
Act 1995. If you have any disability, or there is any medical or other reason why you
might not any stage be able to fulfil your duties, such as, for example, a previous major
illness, you should give further details in the Supplementary Details box below, or in a
covering letter. If you have any condition or disability that might restrict your ability to
undertake the job please state any adjustments that you might need to overcome this
restriction.
Disclosure Scotland Check
In order to secure the safest possible environment for children in the School’s care, all
employees are required to receive enhanced disclosure in line with the provisions of the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you know of any reason why you should not be
successful in securing such a disclosure you should declare it in the box below or in a
covering letter. Please note that Lomond School will pay for this Disclosure check.
Supplementary Details
Declaration - (if you are submitting your application electronically then this form may be
signed at the time of interview).
I declare that:
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All details provided by me as any part of this application are true and correct.
I have not been disqualified from working with children.
I know of no reason why I should not be eligible for this post and am able to carry
out my duties if appointed.
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