Science Technician
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £27,500 FTE, plus Pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1533582 |
Summary
About the Organisation:
The College operates across three main campuses in Stevenage and Hitchin, employing over 650 staff. With a turnover of £30m, the college provides learning opportunities to over 10,000 students each year from study programmes for 16–18-year-olds and apprenticeships through to adult provision locally, regionally and nationally. We were judged Good by Ofsted at our last inspection in December 2023, with outstanding features.
About the role :
ROLE SPECIFICATION
To prepare laboratories and equipment for teacher/student use
To maintain laboratories/equipment, including maintaining stock and identifying suppliers required for new purchasing, and to diagnose and repair faulty equipment as appropriate
To liaise with other technicians/staff as required and to work as a team to support all areas of science.
To undertake general administrative and purchasing duties within the Science department, including the maintenance of inventories
To set up/pre-test apparatus/equipment/experiments/assessments for teachers/student projects and be familiar with the appropriate safety procedures and regulations
To be able to handle caustic, corrosive and toxic substances and be familiar with the appropriate safety procedures
To be responsible for the secure storage of equipment/chemicals which could be dangerous if misused
To prepare solutions to the required degree of accuracy
To be aware of/use/ensure teachers are aware of/use any special safety precautions required in Education Science/Electronics Laboratories
To supervise work-experience students
To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the line manager, or any more senior manager
To comply with health and safety procedures
To be aware of the School’s Equality and Diversity Policy and targets, and to promote equality of opportunity
To ensure adherence with Risk Management Policy, notifying the line manager or appropriate manager of any risks
The College operates across three main campuses in Stevenage and Hitchin, employing over 650 staff. With a turnover of £30m, the college provides learning opportunities to over 10,000 students each year from study programmes for 16–18-year-olds and apprenticeships through to adult provision locally, regionally and nationally. We were judged Good by Ofsted at our last inspection in December 2023, with outstanding features.
About the role :
ROLE SPECIFICATION
To prepare laboratories and equipment for teacher/student use
To maintain laboratories/equipment, including maintaining stock and identifying suppliers required for new purchasing, and to diagnose and repair faulty equipment as appropriate
To liaise with other technicians/staff as required and to work as a team to support all areas of science.
To undertake general administrative and purchasing duties within the Science department, including the maintenance of inventories
To set up/pre-test apparatus/equipment/experiments/assessments for teachers/student projects and be familiar with the appropriate safety procedures and regulations
To be able to handle caustic, corrosive and toxic substances and be familiar with the appropriate safety procedures
To be responsible for the secure storage of equipment/chemicals which could be dangerous if misused
To prepare solutions to the required degree of accuracy
To be aware of/use/ensure teachers are aware of/use any special safety precautions required in Education Science/Electronics Laboratories
To supervise work-experience students
To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the line manager, or any more senior manager
To comply with health and safety procedures
To be aware of the School’s Equality and Diversity Policy and targets, and to promote equality of opportunity
To ensure adherence with Risk Management Policy, notifying the line manager or appropriate manager of any risks