Science Technician – Support Science Education in Leeds!

Are you passionate about Science and looking for your next opportunity in education?

Whether you have experience working as a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician, or have a background in a scientific or laboratory environment, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable Science Technicians to support secondary schools across Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong scientific background who enjoys practical work and wants to play an important role in supporting students and teachers.

What does a Science Technician do?

• Prepare and set up equipment and resources for practical Science lessons
• Support teachers with demonstrations and practical experiments across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Ensure laboratories, equipment, and resources are safe, organised, and ready for use
• Prepare and organise chemicals, materials, and scientific equipment in line with health and safety procedures
• Maintain and monitor laboratory equipment and report any issues when required
• Support the smooth running of practical lessons and help teachers deliver engaging experiments
• Manage stock levels and order scientific equipment and consumables when needed
• Ensure appropriate health and safety procedures are followed when handling chemicals and laboratory equipment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider Science department

Why you’ll love this role:

• Play an important role in supporting Science education and practical learning
• Work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools in Leeds
• Gain valuable experience within school Science departments and laboratory environments
• Develop your practical and technical skills
• Access flexible opportunities to suit your career goals and availability
• Competitive rates of pay
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Be part of an organisation that also gives back through community initiatives, such as the Make Life Kind Foundation

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Science Technician, Laboratory Technician, or in a relevant scientific environment is desirable
• A degree or qualification in Science or a related subject is beneficial but not essential
• Strong knowledge of scientific equipment, practical experiments, and laboratory procedures
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A practical, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider Science department
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach
• A genuine interest in supporting young people and their education

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance
• Flexible opportunities to suit your career and availability
• 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone
• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation
• We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

If you’ve got a passion for Science, a practical mindset, and want to help bring learning to life through exciting experiments and practical lessons, we want to hear from you.

Apply today – let’s find your next Science Technician opportunity!

#INLDS