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Job Description

Laboratory technician
SALARY: £469.35 per intensive 5-day course
CONTRACT: Casual
Place of work: Recruitment to work in one of the following areas: Liverpool, Birmingham, Oxford, Newcastle, London and Plymouth
Reports to: Curriculum and Assessment Education Lead
ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY: The post-holder will undertake laboratory duties to support subject-specific practical work course teaching and assessment for BioGrad Education
Laboratory technician BioGrad Education Liverpool

ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaching and Assessment

  • To maintain the cleanliness of laboratories and equipment.
  • Support teaching colleagues in preparation for A-level Science practical work delivery.
  • Preparation of chemical reagents when relevant.
  • Completion of regular stock checks and communication with BioGrad Education should stocks be running low.
  • Collection of laboratory deliveries.
  • Waste management.
  • Working in the laboratories assisting learners to perform various lab techniques when appropriate.

2. Health and Safety

  • COSHH awareness.
  • Access to and the understanding of provided Risk Assessment documentation.
  • Following all laboratory safety guidelines.
  • Adhering to PPE protocols.
  • Work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety guidelines, ISO standards and COSHH guidelines.
  • Understand and perform procedures for spillage of chemical and biological material, and fire alarm procedure.
  • Engagement with and completion of training when required.
  • Maintain stock levels of all PPE and equipment.
  • Responsible for the health and safety of learners in the laboratories.

Person Specification

Competency Criteria

Qualifications, Training & Knowledge

  • Minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Science, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English qualifications (or equivalent) and at least one A-level Science qualification.
  • Level 3 or 5 Laboratory Technician qualifications (or working towards) or equivalent.
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant biological science.

Skills & Behaviours

  • Excellent practical and hands-on laboratory skills.
  • Ability to use a range of apparatus and perform various practical techniques.
  • Ability to follow protocols correctly and precisely.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, combined with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Professional and friendly manner coupled with well-developed team working skills.
  • A desire to learn new skills.
  • An ability to work to tight timescales.
  • Confidence to work in more than one science area.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office.
  • Experience of working towards quality standards.

Company Benefits

35 days Holiday per annum pro rata
Employee Assistance Programme
Benefits Available after 1 years’ Service.
House Loan Scheme –   down payment on new home
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package
Enhanced Sickness and Absence Pay
Enhanced holiday package after 5 years and 10 years’ service

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If you are interested in this job position, please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@biograd.co.uk

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