Laboratory Technician

ABOUT CATS COLLEGE LONDON

CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world.  Students live and work at the custom built London campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere.  We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join our science department from the 23rd August 2021. This is a full time post offered on term time only contract.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

The role of the post is to assist with the delivery of A Level, Pre-University and GCSE programmes in the three sciences- Biology, Chemistry and Physics.  The aim is to help the teachers of science deliver the highest possible standard of teaching and so improve students’ performance in public examinations.

REPORTS TO

Science Curriculum Director

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

The following gives a guide to the main tasks and the scope of the role.  These aren’t exhaustive, and may vary where necessary to suit the skill set of the post holder and the needs of the College.

• To assist in the pursuit of the highest quality of classroom and laboratory teaching by the timely and effective delivery of laboratory equipment and materials in support of the Science tutors’ demonstrations and practical classes
• To set up and to test the laboratory equipment and materials required by public examinations, and to be on-site and immediately available throughout each practical examination
• To participate in arrangements to support the laboratory programmes for targeted students entered in the Olympiad practical tests, the Engineering Education Scheme and the activities of the Science Clubs
• To contribute to the improvement of the Science Schemes of Work by helping the Science tutors improve and extend their classroom demonstrations and laboratory practical classes
• To maintain all laboratory equipment, glassware and associated teaching resources in accordance with good laboratory practice and the maintenance procedures laid down by the manufacturers
• To make recommendations about the purchase of apparatus and equipment and to maintain correct stock levels.
• To maintain a supply of distilled water, ice and organic materials sufficient for the needs of teaching and public examinations
• To help maintain the list of laboratory hazards and support the lead technician in the safe disposal of broken equipment, glassware and chemicals.
• To follow Health & Safety at Work regulations and the COSHH and CLEAPSS codes of practices
• To ensure that students adhere to the code of conduct set out in the Laboratory Rules
• To contribute to Departmental and Whole Faculty audits and action plans and the Directorate’s action plan for continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence
• To make chemicals with different concentration using appropriate glassware and equipment.
• To receive direction from the Science Curriculum Director and to work in partnership with the Science Tutors
• To attend Whole Faculty meetings and general College staff meeting as required.

The closing date is Friday 28th May.