Science Technician
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Science Technician
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full time, term time only
Pay: £15 - £20 per hour
Location: Greenwich, South East London
Purpose of the Role
At Remedy we are looking for a science technician to support the effective delivery of science education within a school in Greenwich by preparing practical materials, maintaining laboratories and equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance, and assisting teaching staff in creating a stimulating and safe learning environment for pupils.
Key Responsibilities
Practical Preparation & Lesson Support
- Prepare, set up, and clear away materials and equipment for science lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Support teachers during practical sessions when required, including demonstrations of equipment use.
- Develop and trial practical activities and resources to support curriculum delivery.
Laboratory Management
- Maintain laboratories, prep rooms, and storage areas to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.
- Ensure accurate stock control of chemicals, consumables, and equipment; place orders as needed in consultation with the Head of Science.
- Carry out routine calibration, testing, and maintenance of equipment.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience working in a laboratory environment (school, industrial, or academic).
- Good scientific knowledge across at least one discipline (biology, chemistry, or physics).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads independently.
- Understanding of laboratory safety and safe handling of equipment and chemicals.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience as a school science technician.
- A relevant science qualification (A-levels, BTEC, or degree-level).
- Familiarity with CLEAPSS guidance and school laboratory procedures.
- Ability to contribute to extracurricular STEM activities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily rates
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Refer a friend and earn £100 for Nursery/TA & £125 for Qualified Teacher
- Flexibility
- Pension (Optional)
Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!*
Remedy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your laboratory experience prominently as the advert states this is essential across school, industrial, or academic settings
🔬 Emphasise your knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics as the role requires supporting all three disciplines
📋 Showcase your organisational skills and ability to manage workloads independently as this is crucial for laboratory management
🛡️ Detail your understanding of laboratory safety and CLEAPSS guidance if you have experience with school procedures
🎓 Mention any relevant science qualifications (A-levels, BTEC, degree) as these are desirable for the role
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- •Managed laboratory preparation for 120+ weekly science practicals across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, maintaining 98% equipment availability through proactive calibration schedules
- •Implemented CLEAPSS-compliant stock control system for 200+ chemical reagents, reducing waste by 15% whilst ensuring continuous supply for curriculum delivery
- •Supported 8 science teachers during practical demonstrations, troubleshooting equipment issues and maintaining laboratory safety standards for 450 students
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Science Technician position at your Greenwich school through Remedy Recruitment Group. My laboratory experience and scientific knowledge across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics make me well-suited to support your science department's practical education delivery and maintain CLEAPSS compliance standards.
My background in laboratory management and equipment maintenance has prepared me to handle the diverse responsibilities of preparing materials across three science disciplines, managing stock control systems, and ensuring health and safety protocols are consistently followed in educational settings.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you prepare equipment for a Year 10 Chemistry practical on acid-base titrations?
- ›What safety procedures would you follow when handling concentrated acids in a school laboratory?
- ›Describe your experience with equipment calibration and maintenance in a laboratory setting.
- ›How familiar are you with CLEAPSS guidance for school science departments?
- ›What stock control systems have you used for managing chemicals and laboratory consumables?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple laboratory preparations simultaneously.
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a safety concern in the laboratory and how you addressed it.
- ›Give an example of when you supported a teacher during a practical lesson that didn't go as planned.
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to work independently to solve a laboratory equipment problem.
- ›Describe how you would handle a situation where a student was not following laboratory safety procedures.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple laboratory preparations simultaneously.
Describe a situation where you identified a safety concern in the laboratory and how you addressed it.