Graduate science technician (Chemistry)

Graduate science technician (Chemistry)

Are you a 2024 graduate on track for a 2:1 or First-Class degree, with an interest in a career in Education?

Perhaps you would be interested in gaining some hands-on experience before embarking on a science teacher training course?

If this graduate science technician (Chemistry) opportunity sounds like the ideal role for you, ‘click apply’ and send your CV today!

About the college:

• Location: Leyton – East London
• Outstanding transportation links: Bus: 20, 257, 357, 56, W15. Train: GREATER ANGLIA, OVERGROUND. Tube: CENTRAL, VICTORIA
• £450-£550 per week
• 36 hours per week term time only
• Aged 16-19 mixed college

Graduate science technician (Chemistry) – the role:

• 1-year temporary contract
• September 2024 – June 2025
• Provide technical support for staff and students
• Role will specifically focus on the chemistry programme area
• Preparation, maintenance and storage of apparatus, used for both demonstrations and practical work, particularly in the Chemistry area
• Assist with and report repairs and faults as appropriate.
• Monitor and order stock.
• Check and safely store apparatus and materials in the Chemistry area
• Active involvement in the development and use of IT across the Science programme area, in particular Chemistry
• Assist with the Science department’s aim to implement an eLearning environment
• Participate in the implementation of the Science programme area’s health and safety policy, particularly risk assessments in the Chemistry area
• Act as a registered First Aider within the programme area and across the college

Candidate specification – what the college are looking for:

• 2:1 or 1st class degree, in a Science related course
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Relevant experience is preferred
• Strong academic background
• Possess good IT and administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Effective IT skills, particularly in the use of spreadsheets
• Ability to work in a supportive and patient manner with students and staff
• Ability to develop good working relationships with students and staff
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data appropriately
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work and changing priorities

How to apply – graduate science technician (Chemistry):

If this opportunity sounds like the ideal role to gain experience prior to training to become a teacher, ‘click apply’ and send your CV today!

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