Senior Science Technician
Accrington and Rossendale College
Accrington
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £20,720.00 per annum depending on experience (pro rata)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 July 2019
Job overview
Senior Science Technician (0.8 term time only)
Closing Date: Monday 8th July
Interview Date: TBC
Salary: Up to £20,720.00 per annum depending on experience (pro rata)
Nelson and Colne College are an Ofsted Outstanding College with an excellent local reputation. We are looking for a Senior Science Technician to join our talented and learner focused team on a 38-week term-time only basis working approximately 29.6 hours per week. This post is based at our Accrington site and is a standalone role.
Supporting our Higher Education team, the successful candidate will be able to prepare and maintain resources for the Access to HE Science sessions and the BSc (Hons) Sports Science programmes. Including preparing micro-biological media and culture linked to the curriculum which mainly has a biology/human physiology focus but also includes one unit of chemistry. The ideal candidate will have a “hands-on” approach and demonstrate best practice in line with the College’s policies and procedures.
Main duties include:
• Research, design and trial practicals, as required
• Set-up and remove equipment in laboratories, as required
• Clean and maintain equipment and apparatus
• Care for plant and animal collections
• Assist in practical classes, when required
• Safe treatment and disposal of materials, including hazardous substances
• Maintaining the risk register
• Overseeing and managing local stock
The ideal candidate will:
• Have a Level 2 qualification in Science, Maths and English at Grade C or above
• Have a lab technician qualification, and/or science study at Level 4 or above
• Keep up to date with current laboratory practise
• Demonstrate experience of working in a science laboratory
How to apply:
If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete the online application process.
Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.
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About Accrington and Rossendale College
- Accrington and Rossendale College
- Broad Oak Road, Accrington
- Lancashire
- BB5 2AW
- United Kingdom
Accrington and Rossendale College is a mixed, further education college in Lancashire that accepts students aged 14 and over. Vocational education is the college’s main focus, offering courses such as construction, media and design, hospitality, sports and childcare.
Accrington and Rossendale College in Lancashire has over 7,000 enrolled students in the 16 - 18 age bracket and is in the top 10% of further education colleges in the country.
Principal
Sue Taylor
Values and Vision
In order to achieve its vision of being the first choice College for a career-focused education, Accrington and Rossendale College aims to provide inspirational learning and teaching support, preparing its students for future careers. The college also seeks to have its graduates be an employers’ first choice through raising the standards of aspiration and achievement for its students.
Accrington and Rossendale College ensures that both staff and students receive equal treatment regardless of age, gender, race, or sexual orientation, and believes that all individuals should have access to education regardless of their economic background, cultural background, to even their state of health.
Ofsted
The college has excellent career guidance that enables its students to make informed decisions with regards to their careers and education. Learners at Accrington and Rossendale College are encouraged to develop both their interpersonal and and work-related skills which serves them well after they graduate. The college also meets the needs of the local community with regards to provisions for adult learners, and provides all its students with good support for a wide range of pastoral issues.
View Accrington and Rossendale College’s latest Ofsted report here
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