Temporary Science Laboratory Technicians

For the full job description and to apply for this role, please download and complete the Sherborne School Group Application Form (Word document) available at https://www.sherborne-international.org/about-our-english-international-school/job-vacancies/

JOB DESCRIPTION: SCIENCE LAB TECHNICIAN 3 July to 23 August 2023 (or part thereof)

Location: Sherborne International

Remuneration: £13.44 per hour.

Hours: 15 hours per week. Hours of work are likely to be 9:00am to 12:00pm Monday to Friday. Some flexibility in hours and times of work will however be required from time to time.

Main Purpose

Supporting the Summer Course Teachers of Biology / Chemistry / Physics to provide assistance and information as required in the preparation of resources for practical lessons that meet both the Health and Safety standards of the school and the requirements of the classes involved.

The Science Technician must work within the guidelines indicated in the Science Department Safety Policy and follow the local safety routines of the Science Department. They may be asked to undertake other related tasks as directed by the relevant Head of Department or the Academic Lead.

CORE DUTIES

Assist teaching staff on a day to day basis by :

• Preparing solutions/chemicals.
• Setting up equipment for demonstrations or pupil use.
• Delivering equipment to rooms as requested and ensuring safe removal and return of equipment to its normal location. (See note (i) below.)
• Disposing of waste materials safely.
• Collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores.
• Washing glassware and other equipment and re-circulating.
• Removing damaged equipment and organising appropriate repair or disposal.
• Preparing biological materials including Agar plates / microscope slides.
• Ensuring that routine and non-routine cleaning of laboratories is carried out to the required standard including cleaning of sinks.
• Ensuring adequate supplies of reagents, soap dispensers, towel rolls, plastic gloves, tissues, eye wash and distilled water in the laboratories.

Sherborne School Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the DBS.

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 7 weeks

Salary: £13.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/03/2023
Expected start date: 03/07/2023