Science Laboratory Technician
d'Overbroeck's
Oxfordshire
- £24,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary will be pro rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2021
- Apply by:
- 14 July 2021
Job overview
Person Specification
• Organisational and observation skills and attention to detail.
• A thorough and methodical approach to work.
• The ability to record test results accurately and write reports of your findings.
• Teamwork skills: you will work with teachers, students and other technicians.
• Initiative and the ability to work without supervision.
• The ability to use a wide variety of laboratory equipment.
• Computer and word-processing skills.
• An enquiring mind, with willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Applicants would benefit from relevant previous experience and familiarity with the handling of chemicals and scientific equipment.
A good understanding of laboratory safety would be essential and a science background or qualifications would be desirable.
Key responsibilities
Under the (overall) control of the head of department, the successful candidate will coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the science curriculum, including liaising with teaching staff and support staff outside the department.
• Preparation of resources, assembling apparatus.
• Obtaining materials by local purchase.
• Carrying out risk assessments.
• Assisting in practical classes & carrying out demonstrations.
To ensure the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment through a variety of both daily and weekly activities, our team of laboratory technicians are responsible for:
• Actively contributing to the assessment, monitoring and review of both health and safety procedures and information resources;
• Keeping up to date with current procedures and practices, including health and safety requirements, through continuing professional development;
• The provision of technical advice and support on health and safety issues to teaching and trainee technical staff;
• The safe treatment and disposal of used materials including hazardous substances and responding to actual or potential hazards;
• The healthy and safe storage and accessibility of equipment and materials
• To contribute to the design, development and maintenance of specialist resources and/or long-term projects:
o Constructing & modifying apparatus.
• To support the teacher in ensuring the availability of suitable materials and equipment, helping to compile orders and liaising or negotiating with suppliers and finance departments.
o This will include sourcing, costing and suggesting economic alternatives to maintain stock levels. Keeping up-to-date stock records.
• Under the (overall) guidance of the teacher, to ensure that both routine and non-routine checking, cleaning, maintenance, calibration, testing and repairing of equipment are carried out to the required standard:
o Collecting, checking and returning equipment to stores.
o General laboratory cleaning of bench surfaces and fixed equipment.
o Cleaning and repair of equipment
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About d'Overbroeck's
THE SCHOOL
d’Overbroeck’s is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Oxford for students aged 11 – 18. The school roll currently stands at around 750, and this is set to grow in the coming years.
Founded in 1977, initially as a Sixth Form, d’Overbroeck’s has maintained its founding values throughout its growth.
We believe in outstanding teaching and laughter. We celebrate the individual and foster a culture that promotes collaboration and originality. We pride ourselves on our unique blend of social informality and academic rigour.
d’Overbroeck’s consists of three sections:
Years 7-11 – 200 students; currently all day students although open to boarders from next year. Based at Leckford Place, OX2 6HX.
Sixth Form – 440 students; a mixture of day and boarding. Domestic and international. Based at a purpose-built site at 333 Banbury Road.
The International School – around 125 international students who are all boarders, across years 9-11.
All in all, this is a busy and happy educational environment in which staff and students enjoy positive relationships based on mutual respect and a shared sense of purpose. As our most recent ISI inspection report puts it:
‘A defining characteristic of d’Overbroeck’s is its close-knit, informal atmosphere within which students grow in confidence, self-esteem, respect for themselves and for others. Students are very supportive of each other and behaviour throughout is excellent, exemplified in considerate, warm relationships.
In its key findings, our most recent inspection report (2021) found that our students are highly motivated with extremely positive attitudes to learning. They were described as successful collaborative learners who are naturally inclusive. They were said to have a remarkably strong sense of self understanding and excellent awareness of how to improve and achieve their goals.
ISI inspection report. October 2021
For more information about the College please visit our website at http://www.doverbroecks.com/
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