Laboratory Technician (In Education)

Contract Type: Part time (18.75 hours per week) - Fixed Term (1 Year)Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Durham International Study CentreSalary: Up to £13,260 per annum (pro-rated)To organise, deliver and develop technical services to support the teaching of science and laboratory skills by the centre. Specifically, to:Assist with the use of equipment and supplies as teaching aids as requiredAssist teaching staff in the identification of the technical support needs generated by the curriculumCoordinate the use of the science laboratoriesAssist students in the conduct of experimentsSupport compliance with health and safety regulations in the delivery of technical servicesDevelop professionally to ensure the service and advice to the Department is up to dateTo work collaboratively with the Centre and the University to provide excellent technical support to staff and studentsABOUT THE ROLEMaintaining the delivery of technical services, including:Responsibility for the provision of student welfare and safeguarding within the Ensuring the maintenance of a system for notification of practical requests, with appropriate notice periods and feedback to teachers on availabilityThe timely preparation, setting up, and testing of materials, components, apparatus and equipment and ensuring their retrieval and clearing away after use.Providing technical advice and assistance to teachers and students.Assisting the maintenance and repair of apparatus and equipment either by staff or ..... full job details .....