Science Technician
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, Stroud
Science Technician
£25495
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, Stroud
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 4 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: d0fada5080f24586acf1c324b9b83d59
Full Job Description
- To ensure the laboratories and tools are safe in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations.
- To ensure the safe storage and use of chemicals and other materials in accordance with current Health and Safety Regulations and good practice.
- To set up the laboratories and training areas on a daily basis in preparation for forthcoming classes, supplying equipment and material as requested by lecturers including the setting up of audio and visual equipment.
- To maintain laboratories and preparation rooms to a high standard.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk, Have you got experience of working in a lab, or have a science qualification? We are looking for someone who can work in the science team to help with setting up labs ready for teaching, checking equipment, supporting practical sessions and day to day duties in the science lab. To be suitable for this role you must hold a degree or equivalent or have substantial relevant subject experience., - Science A level or degree qualification (or equivalent).
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory or Technician role in industry or education.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%. - Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays - 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent).
- Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
- Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
- Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
- Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free Annual Eye test
- All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
- Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
- Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
- Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
- Subsidised onsite catering services including Starbucks Coffee South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.