Job Description
POST:
Science Technician Term Time Only
POST NO:
VB0012
HOURS:
37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
SALARY:
£15,965 – £17,064 per annum pro rata
FACULTY:
Sixth Form Studies
LOCATION :
Lansdowne
Job Summary
The post holder will be responsible to the Head of Sixth Form College and will provide support for a
dedicated and committed team delivering a range of A level and Access to HE courses.
The post holder is required to facilitate the effective and efficient running of laboratories on the
Lansdowne site in Bournemouth working closely with the Team Leader for Science & Maths as directed,
carrying out the work of a Technician
Duties and Responsibilities
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Work in connection with the post holder’s own specialisation as required.
Maintaining, repairing and fabricating apparatus and equipment..
Preparing and testing experiments for delivery by science staff
Supporting lecturers in the laboratory with the delivery of practical lessons (added)
Assistance with experimentation and practical projects in workrooms as directed
Ensuring workrooms, equipment and apparatus are clean, tidy and well maintained.
Carrying out health and safety risk assessment activity
Preparing apparatus and materials as directed.
Reclaiming reusable materials and disposing of out of date materials and equipment (made into
new point)
Sourcing and ordering required equipment and reagents.
Detailed Responsibilities
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Work in connection with the post holder’s own specialisation as required (mainly Chemistry &
Biology)
Maintaining, repairing and fabricating apparatus and equipment (including assistance in
demonstrating such apparatus and equipment)
Assistance with experimentation and practical projects in workrooms as directed
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Ensuring workrooms, equipment and apparatus are clean and well maintained (and operated in
accordance with sound educational practice and current health and safety regulations)
Care for plants and animals if required
Carrying out health and safety risk assessment activity and every aspect of COSHH work
Liaise with the College Health & Safety Officer
Preparing (including setting up and operating equipment) apparatus and materials as directed.
Reclaiming reusable materials and disposing of out of date materials and equipment
Issuing and receiving materials, equipment and apparatus from stores and completing appropriate
inventory records and/or computer inputs
Maintaining an adequate supply of materials, equipment and apparatus
Assisting in the organisation and delivery of fieldwork
Maintaining science notice boards
Assist academic staff in the production of training and learning materials as appropriate
Assist the Science and Maths team leader
Equal Opportunities.
The College will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees and students are given equal
opportunities for employment and education. It is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair
discrimination on the grounds of sex, age, marital status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or
national origin, disability, sexuality, trade union membership or activity and religious background. The
College will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment or education is disadvantaged by
conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. The College aims to provide an open, welcoming
and safe environment for all its students, employees and visitors.
This job description is current as at October 2015. In consultation with you it is liable to variation to
reflect changes in the job. If you have any queries relating to your Job Description please consult your
line manager. Copies of this Job Description are held by the College Human Resources Department.
The Closing Date for this post is
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST:
Science Technician
POST NO:
VB0012
FACULTY:
Sixth Form College & Access to HE
FACTORS
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
EDUCATION AND
QUALIFICATIONS
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EXPERIENCE/
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS AND
ATTRIBUTES
PERSONAL QUALITIES
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OTHER
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A qualification in Chemistry & Physics
(minimum ‘A’ Level).
Experience and/or technician
qualification.
Detailed knowledge and competence to
assist in preparing, maintaining and
demonstrating standard equipment and
practicals used in Advanced Biology,
Chemistry & Physics courses.
Excellent knowledge of COSHH.
Record keeping.
Ability to carry out risk assessment.
Ability to use IT i.e. word processing,
spreadsheets and internet.
Good facilitator
Flexible.
Methodical & thorough approach to
tasks.
Works on own initiative but also capable
of working in a team.
Able to relate well to staff & students.
Willing to attend open evenings if
required (maximum three a year)
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
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Degree in Chemistry, Biology
or Physics
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Using IT in Science
experiments.
Experience/ willingness to
supervise/mentor others
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