Department: Academic Studies
Job Title: Science Technician Apprentice
Reporting to: Sector Area Manager
1. Purpose of the Role:
To undertake, duties in support of the work of the teaching staff in the science department.
Supporting A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, BTEC Applied Science and HND Biomedical
Science courses.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
A) Preparation of science materials and equipment. For example:
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Carry out risk assessments for technical activities
Disposing of waste materials
Collecting apparatus and chemicals from storage;
Preparing necessary solutions;
Checking individual components in and out for class use;
Arranging for apparatus including worksheets, books and audio-visual aids to be
available, in rooms, for lessons;
Preparing experiments, setting up apparatus and equipment for demonstrations and
practical lessons as requested by teaching staff;
Preparation of chemicals and solutions
Liaising with staff over use of equipment and stock;
Advice staff of any problems, including safety aspects;
Assisting with collection and cataloguing of sundry worksheets, books, audio-visual
aids and materials;
Returning apparatus, etc. and chemicals to storage as soon as practicable;
Repairing damages or arranging for this to be done;
Constructing apparatus and equipment.
Purchase of sundries from local supermarkets
B) Routing maintenance of science laboratories and preparation rooms, their equipment
and services:
 Maintaining laboratory clean and tidy in conjunction with the teacher in charge of the
room;
 Cleaning the sinks, chemicals on bench tops, spillages of chemicals on floor;
 Storing materials tidily;
 Keeping equipment clean;
 Looking after animals, insects and plants kept by the department;
 Cleaning of goggles
 Cleaning of safety screens, fume cupboards and other items.
 Carrying out safety checks on equipment, e.g. Bunsen tubing etc
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C) Maintaining the stocks of science chemicals and equipment, for example:
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Taking stock of chemicals, consumables, stationery, books and breakable items;
Advise Senior Technician/Head of Subject on stock replacement needs;
Ordering of the above
Checking deliveries
General Responsibilities:
(These are mandatory)
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Drive and participate in the performance management process as appropriate to
position.
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Comply with the College’s Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and
Quality Improvement policies and their recommendations.
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Carry out operational duties as required and commensurate with the position.
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Promote and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons.
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Use all available resources efficiently and effectively, and in-line with good eco-friendly
practices.
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Attend and contribute to team meetings and in-service training as and when requested.
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Undertake appropriate personal and professional development activities, and record on
the College Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system
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Manage and minimise risk within all areas of responsibility.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and
Note: This job description sets out the main responsibilities for the post, but is not
intended to be an exhaustive list. Specific duties may change from time-to-time
without changing the general nature of the post and the post holder is expected to be
flexible in the range of responsibilities they undertake.
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Person Specification
Apprentice Science Technician
Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English grades A-C or Level 2 equivalent
Essential
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Desirable
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Demonstrates CPD and up to date knowledge of subject area
Experience
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Experience of using information technology
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates ability to manage priorities and workload
Good organisational skills with the ability to work
constructively as part of a team
Good interpersonal skills and communication
Good IT Skills with knowledge of Word and Excel
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Personal Qualities
Approachable and able to interact with people at all levels
Willingness to develop self and others
Proactive and self-motivated with a positive attitude
Flexible with a willingness to work outside normal College
hours as and when required
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