Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our laboratory where we are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with a passion for science. Your focus will be required to support the senior science technicians within the science department to support the delivery of practical science.

About the Employer

Kirklees College is a large further and higher education provider with over 10,000 students and 300+ courses across seven specialist centres in West Yorkshire. The college serves school leavers, adults, and degree-seeking students through full-time, part-time, and apprenticeship programs

What You'll Do

Ensuring the safety of equipment, laboratories, and preparation areas, including:

Testing of science apparatus
Daily visual checks of gas, electricity and water supplies
Safe storage of hazardous apparatus and chemicals
Monitoring and maintenance of hazardous sources
Maintain accurate inventories of departmental resources
Assess future stock requirements and place orders as required for departmental resources and stationery
Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs within the department and liaise with Line Manager regarding more serious maintenance issues
Prepare and set out apparatus at the start of a lesson
Support the lecturer where needed during the lesson
Clean and remove apparatus at the end of each lesson
Review and reorganise the storage of apparatus on a regular basis
Be aware of and work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, including the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018
Comply with the Colleges policies and procedures at all times
Under supervision, undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation
Attend all college sessions and hand in assessments on time
Actively engage with NVQ and EPA activities in the workplace to support progression
Perform their duties in accordance with the College’s Equality Policy, undertaking mandatory training as required by the College
Show a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, undertaking mandatory training as required by the College
Demonstrate a commitment to the College’s values and behaviours of Inclusive, Nurturing, Supportive, Pride, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence
Perform their duties in a manner which respects British values, including individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
Ensure the health and safety of all staff and resources within their area(s) of responsibility, i.e. delegated responsibility in relation to the nature of the post holder’s duties and personal responsibilities as per Sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Participate in the College’s Performance Management Review Scheme
Undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) relevant to their post
Demonstrate core competencies as required by the role
Embed the College’s whole organisational approach to improving standards of literacy, numeracy and language in line with the national Skills for Life Strategy and the College’s in-house Skill Up programme
Perform any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time by the Principal and Chief Executive, through the Line Manager
This job description may be subject to change, following consultation between the post holder and Kirklees College

Training Outcome

Role of Laboratory Technician.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4 or above

Course Information

Course: Laboratory technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 37 hours per week, 4 days at the workplace and 1 day at college in the academic terms.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: KIRKLEES COLLEGE

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