Biology Technician

Epsom College, an independent co-educational day and boarding school on the edge of Epsom Downs, is looking to appoint a Biology Technician responsible for the preparation of class practicals and general servicing of laboratories. You would join a friendly team of technicians and teaching staff.

The applicant would have a science degree or higher qualification and/or technical experience. The successful applicant will be organised and methodical in their approach, cheerful, team focused and well presented. A knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations will be essential along with experience of setting up equipment and co-ordinating practical risk assessments. Competent IT skills and administration skills are required.

The role would ideally suit an individual who enjoys and has experience working within a professional laboratory/classroom environment. The role will involve some lifting and manual handling apparatus. Practical knowledge of setting up and maintaining equipment is essential.

The College offers a competitive salary, pension membership with life assurance cover, private health plan, along with other generous benefits including free meals and refreshments, training opportunities and professional development, free sports centre membership and other lifestyle benefits.

The School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

For further details and informal chat applicants can contact the Senior Technician Georgina.Platt@epsomcollege.org.uk.

For an application pack and further details, please go to www.epsomcollege.org.uk

To comply with statutory safer recruitment regulations when working within a school environment CV's will not be accepted.

The applicant would have a science degree or higher qualification and/or technical experience. The successful applicant will be organised and methodical in their approach, cheerful, team focused and well presented. A knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations will be essential along with experience of setting up equipment and co-ordinating practical risk assessments. Competent IT skills and administration skills are required.

The role would ideally suit an individual who enjoys and has experience working within a professional laboratory/classroom environment. The role will involve some lifting and manual handling apparatus. Practical knowledge of setting up and maintaining equipment is essential.

The College offers a competitive salary, pension membership with life assurance cover, private health plan, along with other generous benefits including free meals and refreshments, training opportunities and professional development, free sports centre membership and other lifestyle benefits.

The School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.