Science Technician – Support Science Education in Leeds!
Are you passionate about Science and looking for your next opportunity in education?
Whether you have experience working as a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician, or have a background in a scientific or laboratory environment, we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable Science Technicians to support secondary schools across Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong scientific background who enjoys practical work and wants to play an important role in supporting students and teachers.
What does a Science Technician do?
- Prepare and set up equipment and resources for practical Science lessons
- Support teachers with demonstrations and practical experiments across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Ensure laboratories, equipment, and resources are safe, organised, and ready for use
- Prepare and organise chemicals, materials, and scientific equipment in line with health and safety procedures
- Maintain and monitor laboratory equipment and report any issues when required
- Support the smooth running of practical lessons and help teachers deliver engaging experiments
- Manage stock levels and order scientific equipment and consumables when needed
- Ensure appropriate health and safety procedures are followed when handling chemicals and laboratory equipment
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider Science department
Why you’ll love this role:
- Play an important role in supporting Science education and practical learning
- Work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools in Leeds
- Gain valuable experience within school Science departments and laboratory environments
- Develop your practical and technical skills
- Access flexible opportunities to suit your career goals and availability
- Competitive rates of pay
- Opportunities for long‑term and permanent positions
- Be part of an organisation that also gives back through community initiatives, such as the Make Life Kind Foundation
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience as a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician, or in a relevant scientific environment is desirable
- A degree or qualification in Science or a related subject is beneficial but not essential
- Strong knowledge of scientific equipment, practical experiments, and laboratory procedures
- Good understanding of health and safety procedures
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
- A practical, hands‑on approach and strong attention to detail
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider Science department
- Excellent communication skills and a professional approach
- A genuine interest in supporting young people and their education
Benefits to YOU:
- Excellent rates of pay!
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance
- Flexible opportunities to suit your career and availability
- 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
- Exclusive school & trust partnerships
- Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
- Follow your progress pathway with access to 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
- FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub,
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