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Are you looking for a hands-on science role? Join a dynamic school environment as a Laboratory Technician and help bring lessons to life! Laboratory Technician Senior School Location: Maidenhead, SL6 6AW Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Start Date: April 2026 About the Role We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a Senior School from April 2026. This full-time position is 5 days a week, 36 weeks per year, 8:00am 5:00pm, with job share considered for the right candidate. You will work closely with the Science Department, preparing materials for practical lessons, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring Health & Safety compliance. About the School The school is committed to supporting students to succeed in life, fostering confidence, curiosity, and a positive approach to learning. With a strong focus on personal development and academic achievement, students are encouraged to become independent and engaged learners within a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and set up apparatus, materials, and chemical solutions for lessons and coursework Assist teachers with demonstrations and practical experiments Maintain laboratories, including microscopes, equipment, chemicals, and stock checks Carry out minor repairs or arrange external servicing when required Maintain Health & Safety documentation, risk assessments, and compliance standards Support science clubs, displays, and enrichment activities Ensure a tidy, secure, and organised laboratory environment Person Specification Science background with experience handling chemicals and laboratory equipment Strong organisational and practical skills Knowledge of laboratory Health & Safety requirements Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Engaged, flexible, and collaborative team player with a professional approach Desirable: A-levels or a degree in a scientific discipline; previous school laboratory experience What We Offer A hands-on, varied role supporting practical science lessons and experiments A supportive and friendly team within a well-resourced Science Department Professional development and training opportunities Term-time working with predictable hours (5 days/week, 36 weeks/year) Opportunity to make a real impact on students learning and development Flexible working options, including potential job-share arrangements Competitive salary based on experience Why Apply? Join a supportive Science Department, gain valuable school-based experience and training, enjoy term-time hours, and make a meaningful contribution to students learning. Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. How to Apply Please apply today to be considered for this opportunity. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may take place before the closing date. Applications must be received by 8am on Wednesday 15th April 2026.

Gain hands-on experience across quality systems, calibration, raw material approval and production support within a specialist manufacturing environment. Laboratory Technician Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 Full Time Permanent £25,000 per annum with genuine long-term career progression within a specialist manufacturing environment Our Client is , part of an internationally recognised filtration group, is looking for a proactive and hands-on Laboratory Technician to join their Technical Department at their Barnoldswick site. This is a varied, practical role at the heart of quality and production support, offering real responsibility and exposure across multiple departments. The Role As Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining quality systems and supporting production through a wide range of testing and technical activities. Your responsibilities will include: Post-production testing including trace metals and pore size analysis Recording and reviewing plant data to support product release Raw material testing and approval Quality inspection of Module filters Routine calibration of laboratory equipment Complaints investigation and returned sample testing Preparing retained and customer approval samples Supporting machine trials and additional QC testing Conducting life tests, process measurements and delamination testing Producing lab-scale filter media samples for development trials Supporting sales with trial and competitor sample testing Maintaining 5S standards within the Technical Department Liaising with production, engineering, R&D, sales and warehouse teams This is not a repetitive bench role. It is a hands-on technical position that directly supports manufacturing quality, customer requirements and product development. About You We are looking for someone who is: Educated in a scientific, materials, engineering or related discipline Experienced in laboratory, quality control or manufacturing testing environments, or a strong graduate looking for a first step Detail-focused and methodical Comfortable recording and interpreting technical data Proactive and confident communicating across departments Practical and happy working in a manufacturing setting Experience in quality systems, calibration processes or materials testing would be advantageous, but not essential. What's on Offer £25,000 per annum Stable, established manufacturing business Exposure to quality systems and production processes Cross-department technical experience Opportunity to build long-term career development within a specialist industry This role would suit a laboratory technician, QC technician, materials testing technician, science graduate or manufacturing lab assistant looking to develop within a technically focused production environment. Why Apply? This is a hands-on laboratory role within a live manufacturing environment, offering real responsibility across quality control, testing and production support. It's an excellent opportunity to build practical technical experience within a specialist industry. This role may suit candidates currently working as a Laboratory Technician, QC Technician, Quality Control Technician, Materials Testing Technician, Production Laboratory Technician, Manufacturing Lab Assistant or Quality Assurance Technician, as well as science or chemistry graduates looking to progress within a technical manufacturing setting. If you are looking for a practical laboratory role where your work directly impacts product quality and customer satisfaction, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered.