Laboratory Technician (In Education)
CompanyStudy Group
Location
Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypePart-time
Posted At3/16/2026
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Occupation TypeLaboratory technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
Contract Type: Part time (18.75 hours per week) – Fixed Term (1 Year)
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Durham International Study Centre
Salary: Up to £13,260 per annum (pro-rated)
To organise, deliver and develop technical services to support the teaching of science and laboratory skills by the centre. Specifically, to:
- Assist with the use of equipment and supplies as teaching aids as required
- Assist teaching staff in the identification of the technical support needs generated by the curriculum
- Coordinate the use of the science laboratories
- Assist students in the conduct of experiments
- Support compliance with health and safety regulations in the delivery of technical services
- Develop professionally to ensure the service and advice to the Department is up to date
- To work collaboratively with the Centre and the University to provide excellent technical support to staff and students
- Maintaining the delivery of technical services, including:
- Responsibility for the provision of student welfare and safeguarding within the Ensuring the maintenance of a system for notification of practical requests, with appropriate notice periods and feedback to teachers on availability
- The timely preparation, setting up, and testing of materials, components, apparatus and equipment and ensuring their retrieval and clearing away after use
- Providing technical advice and assistance to teachers and students
- Assisting the maintenance and repair of apparatus and equipment either by staff or contractors
- Locking up of laboratories and stores and securing equipment when not in use
- Assisting teaching staff in delivering the curriculum, including:
- Provision of new equipment in consultation with teaching staff and ordering new consumable equipment timely
- Operating and monitoring systems for the safe storage of equipment, apparatus and materials
- Assisting with the disposal of waste laboratory materials
- Attending and assisting in all practical teaching sessions
- Ensuring satisfactory maintenance of laboratories, storage rooms and preparation rooms, and liaison on safety and relevant legal requirements
- Provision of advice and assistance to staff on safe working practices and problems relating to health and safety
- If trained, first aid treatment of minor laboratory injuries
- BTEC Higher Certificate or Advanced City and Guilds or HNC/HND or BSc/BEng or equivalent degree. Other relevant qualifications will be considered
- Experience, and a positive track record, of providing technical laboratory and/or admin support in an educational setting
- Experience of advising or supporting others to develop experiments as part of curriculum development is desirable
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Knowledge of science in relation to the main subject specialisms and curricular requirements
- Knowledge of materials, apparatus and equipment
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations Excellent numeracy and literacy skills Proven competence in IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, etc.)
Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.
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Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.
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