Biology Science Technician
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College. Our Biology department is one of the largest in the country. We have a team of Technicians working alongside the Teachers in the Faculty, supporting students in achieving exceptional results. Duties include preparing equipment for practical work, maintaining laboratory areas and liaison with staff in their work. The post is term time only plus Enrolment Week at the end of August. We are looking for one person as a full time technician, with the potential for a future team lead role. The ideal candidates will have a science qualification to level three or above, with a genuine interest in education and science. Experience working as a Science / Biology Technician would be an advantage but is not essential.
The details for this post are as follows:
Information About The Post
Job Title: Science Technician (Biology)
Responsible to: Senior Science Technician, Head of Subject and Head of Faculty, as part of the Biology team
Duties will include:
- Preparing equipment for laboratory practical sessions.
- According to area of responsibility: preparing specimens, solutions and other chemicals.
- Cleaning equipment and laboratory surfaces following practical sessions.
- Inspecting laboratory for potential hazards such as worn cables, perished tubing etc.
- Maintaining laboratories and preparation areas in a safe and orderly fashion.
- Helping to manage the storage of teaching materials and equipment and keeping the subject area inventory.
- Stock-keeping and checking deliveries.
- Assisting with clerical tasks.
- Simple maintenance of equipment.
- Co-ordination of laboratory accommodation for teaching groups, which share equipment and accommodation.
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards and ensuring that records of such are kept up to date.
- Prioritising the safeguarding of all students and participating in training on safeguarding matters.
- Contributing to the elimination of unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation; advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.
Any other tasks reasonably required by the Principal.
More details and information on how to apply are available on our website. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number.
We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.
How To Apply
Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.
If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.