198 science technician jobs found

Science Technician - Secondary Schools East London Full-Time | Term-Time Only | September 2026 Are you a practical, hands-on individual with a passion for supporting education? Do you have experience or interest in working with a Science lab? We are seeking a Science Technician to join secondary schools across East London. This exciting and varied role offers the opportunity to work alongside teachers and students, ensuring the smooth running of practical lessons and the safe operation of specialist equipment. Key Responsibilities: Assist teaching staff and students during practical sessions across a range of Science disciplines Demonstrate techniques and provide practical support and guidance during lessons Ensure the safe and effective operation of tools, machinery, and equipment, conducting regular maintenance and safety checks Manage stock and materials, monitor inventory, and place orders when required Maintain a tidy, well-organised workshop environment that supports...

Science Technician Location: Newham, East London Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only Salary: NJC Scale, depending on experience Join Our Team We are seeking a dedicated, organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to join our thriving Science Department at our successful secondary school in the London Borough of Newham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a practical environment and wants to play a key role in supporting high-quality science education. Whether you are an experienced technician or looking to develop your skills in a school setting, we would love to hear from you. The Role As our Science Technician, you will work closely with teaching staff to ensure practical science lessons run smoothly and safely. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing, setting up and clearing away equipment and materials for practical lessons. Maintaining laboratories, equipment and scientific resources. Ensuring chemicals and equipment are stored...

Position: Full-Time Science Technician Location: Redbridge London School Rating: GOOD (Ofsted) Start Date: September 2026 - interviewing ASAP I am recruiting for a temporary (maternity cover) and also a permanent science technician role, so i am looking for 2 technicians. Are You Ready to Spark Scientific Curiosity? Join a vibrant and enthusiastic team as a Science Technician at a GOOD rated school in Redbridge! They are looking for a passionate individual who can bring their scientific expertise and hands-on skills to our laboratory, helping students unleash their inner scientists. If you have a science degree and a knack for all things science-related, this is the role for you! What You'll Do: Lab Wizardry: Prepare and set up equipment for exciting experiments across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. You'll be the hero behind the scenes making science come alive! Student Support: Assist teachers and students during practical lessons, ensuring everyone has what they need to...

Role: Graduate Science technician Location: Ealing Starting date: September 2026 Free CPD and Constant support with interviewing and teaching An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a diligent and self-motivated graduate science technician within a well-known Ealing based secondary school.You must be a have a recent Science related Degree, Have relevant Lab based experience (This could include experience during your university course) a passion for science and the ability to pass this onto young learners. You will have an enhanced up to date DBS (if not then be willing to process one £49) About the school A highly successful all-inclusive school with a co-educational offer at Post 16 in a newly built school. The school prides themselves on a culture of high standards from staff and pupils, they are demanding yet a rewarding school where students and staff feel valued and supported. They seek a professional individual who is passionate about their subject,...

Science Technician - Secondary School Location: Grimsby, Lincolnshire Salary: £(competitive, based on experience) Contract Type: Full-time/temporary/Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026 Are you passionate about science and keen to support the next generation of budding scientists? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Science Technician to join our dedicated and enthusiastic Science Department at a thriving secondary school in the Grimsby area. About the Role: As a Science Technician, you will play a key role in supporting our teaching staff and ensuring the smooth running of practical science lessons. As a Science Technician will be responsible for: Preparing and setting up equipment, chemicals, and materials for laboratory lessons. Assisting teachers and students during experiments, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment. Maintaining and organising the science laboratories, including equipment management and stock control. Ensuring compliance with health...

Science Technician Location: Enfield Salary: £105-£130 per day Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full Time | Term Time Only Tradewind Recruitment are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Science Technician to support thriving secondary schools across Enfield. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a science background looking to work within education. The Role Responsibilities include: Preparing equipment and materials for practical science lessons. Maintaining laboratories and ensuring equipment is safe and functional. Managing chemical stock and inventory. Supporting teachers during practical experiments. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Assisting with ordering resources and maintaining laboratory organisation. We're Looking For The successful candidate will: Have previous laboratory or school technician experience (desirable). Possess strong organisational skills. Have excellent attention to detail. Be confident working...

Secondary Science Teacher - Surrey Full Time Position | September 2026 Location: Surrey Salary: £200-£265 per day, dependent on experience We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Science Teacher to join an Outstanding co-educational secondary school in Surrey. This is a school with a strong commitment to inclusion, academic excellence and the personal development of every pupil, a place where teachers are genuinely valued, supported by a dedicated and approachable leadership team and empowered to do their best work. You will be joining a well-established and collaborative Science department with dedicated lab technician support, giving you the time and resources to focus on what matters most, delivering outstanding lessons and inspiring a love of Science in your pupils. This position is ideal for a qualified teacher seeking stability, career development and the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact within a welcoming school...

On behalf of our Client we are seeking a driven and ambitious Section Engineer to join their project team on a new energy infrastructure scheme in Orkney, Scotland. With a strong pipeline of recently secured projects and an expanding portfolio of work, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering significant civil engineering works that will help shape Scotland’s renewable energy future.   Working on-site as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile infrastructure projects that will leave a lasting legacy. Key responsibilities: As a Section Engineer, you will be responsible for the following: Set a high personal example of safety and environmental behaviour. Communicate with foremen and gangers to ensure full understanding of information provided. Confirm in writing any verbal instructions received from the client/designer / RE’s staff and ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed...

Job Opportunity: Laboratory Technician - Join Our Client's Dynamic Team! Our client, one of the top three soft drink manufacturers, is on the lookout for a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join their team . This is a fantastic temporary full-time position where you'll support the Laboratory Supervisor and play a crucial role in product development. If you have a passion for science and a knack for organisation, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: As a Laboratory Technician, you will be at the heart of our client's product innovation. Here's what you'll be doing: Laboratory Tasks: Organise and maintain the lab, ensuring all materials and equipment meet the highest standards. Conduct daily calibrations on key equipment to ensure optimal performance. Collaborate with contract companies to uphold cleaning, maintenance, and waste disposal protocols. Create and monitor cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules. Liaise with suppliers to manage stock rotation and...

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, takes pride in precision, and thrives in a structured, detail-driven environment? Looking to be part of an early-stage biotech where your work directly impacts scientific output and quality? We are recruiting for a Development Technician to join an innovative biotech startup as one of their first laboratory hires, supporting the development of advanced human cell-based models used in research and drug discovery. This role is ideal for someone with strong practical lab skills who enjoys cell culture, sample preparation, and maintaining high-quality, repeatable laboratory processes. About the opportunity: This is a 14-month contract (with potential to move into a permanent role) within a newly established lab environment. The role requires flexibility for occasional weekend work, with time taken back during the week. Working closely with scientific leadership, you'll play a key role in ensuring lab operations run smoothly and...

Lincat – IT Technician 12 Month Fixed Term Contract About Us Lincat is a thriving manufacturing business, one of the world's leading names in commercial catering equipment with over 50 years’ experience delivering world-class innovation and product quality to its extensive customer base. Our company manufactures 50,000 products each year and exports to over 80 countries. We have great products, great people and great customers. About the Role We are looking for an IT Technician to join us at Lincat on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the IT Manager with securing and managing day-to-day activities within the business. Hours of work This role is based on 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. Key Areas of Responsibility: * The priority of this role will be completing the Windows 11 rollout across the site to meet Corporate deadlines. * Assist in monitoring the performance of IT systems to help maintain...

Chemist – Pilot Plant 24-25k South East ABJ6515A TEMP - 6 months – on site An excellent opportunity for an early-career chemist to join a dynamic and supportive team within a modern laboratory environment. This role is ideal for a chemist with a background in chemistry, biochemistry or manufacturing who is looking to develop hands-on experience in formulation, blending, and analytical testing. As chemist - lab technician you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations while gaining exposure to wider technical and technology teams in a global setting. As a chemist - Laboratory Technician / Lap Operator in an industrial manufacturing setting, you will support day-to-day lab activities, including formulation and blending work, coordinating tests, and preparing samples for dispatch. This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical lab skills while developing your knowledge in performance testing and analytical science. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate...

Chemistry Laboratory Technician (Operator) 24-25k South East ABJ6515 TEMP - 6 months – on site An excellent opportunity for an early-career Chemistry Laboratory Technician / Lab Operator to join a dynamic and supportive team within a modern laboratory environment. This role is ideal for someone with a background in chemistry or manufacturing who is looking to develop hands-on experience in formulation, blending, and analytical testing. As lab technician you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations while gaining exposure to wider technical and technology teams in a global setting. As a Laboratory Technician / Lap Operator in an industrial manufacturing setting, you will support day-to-day lab activities, including formulation and blending work, coordinating tests, and preparing samples for dispatch. This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical lab skills while developing your knowledge in performance testing and analytical science. You’ll also have the chance...

QC Microbiology Technician - Swindon Opportunity: This is a brand new position that has been created due to expansion. My client is a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company are looking to recruit an experienced Microbiologist where you will be carrying out high volume microbiology testing on finished drug products. Duties and responsibilities include: * Conducting QC Microbiology testing on finished drug products. * Supporting the QC Scientist’s on microbiology testing. * Maintaining the microbiology laboratory. * Maintaining stock levels and preparation of logbooks. * Maintenance of lab equipment to include but not exclusively: Switching on VLF Class II cabinet Boiling water / bead baths, Media preparation (pH testing of media, autoclave waste & sterilisation of equipment). * Maintenance of weekly stock culture isolates. * Washing Micro Glassware and use of glass washer. * Conducting In-process sampling testing when required. * Collective Environmental...

QC Microbiology Technician - Swindon Opportunity: This is a brand new position that has been created due to expansion. My client is a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company are looking to recruit an experienced Microbiologist where you will be carrying out high volume microbiology testing on finished drug products. Duties and responsibilities include: * Conducting QC Microbiology testing on finished drug products. * Supporting the QC Scientist’s on microbiology testing. * Maintaining the microbiology laboratory. * Maintaining stock levels and preparation of logbooks. * Maintenance of lab equipment to include but not exclusively: Switching on VLF Class II cabinet Boiling water / bead baths, Media preparation (pH testing of media, autoclave waste & sterilisation of equipment). * Maintenance of weekly stock culture isolates. * Washing Micro Glassware and use of glass washer. * Conducting In-process sampling testing when required. * Collective Environmental...

Are you available for a 8-12 month temporary contract? Would you like to be part of an organisation that strives to improve the quality of people’s lives? Would you love to learn about the science behind it? Animal Technician Salary - £12.71 per hour Location – Edinburgh We have a fantastic opportunity in Edinburgh for an Animal Technician to work for one of our clients. You will be working full-time, on a weekly rota which will include some weekend work. This position will be a full-time temporary contract up to 12 months. Responsibilities for the role of an Animal Technician * Contribute to and monitor the welfare of the animals closely * Clean animal cages and all tools thoroughly, following strict hygiene procedures * Feeding and seeing to the general well-being of the animals * Carry out weaning procedures * Pack orders according to customers’ requests * Contribute to the maintenance of an efficient Quality Management System * Other duties as deemed reasonable...

MPI Limited are looking for Burnham Lecturer Avionics to teach technical training to multi-national students with an age range of 16-35 in both classroom & aircraft hangar environments based at in Cosford, Wolverhampton. The Avionics Lecturer position is an ongoing contract, as per customer requirements. JOB DESCRIPTION A vacancy exists for a Burnham Lecturer Avionics Principles in the Academic Principles Organisation at DSAE Cosford. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering Electrical & Avionics Principles and related topics to RAF FT and IDT students on a City & Guilds level 3 Technician course. The applicant must have a HNC/HND/Degree in any STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subject. It is desirable that applicants have experience or working in a military environment. PAY £38.81 per hour – Umbrella £33.92 per hour – Limited Company £28.33 per hour - PAYE Normal working hours are 08.30 – 17.00 Monday – Friday and 08.30 – 16.30...

Role: Project Engineer (Civil or Mechanical Engineering Bias) Location:London (multiple positions/areas) Rate: £475 p/d (inside IR35/Umbrella PAYE) Duration: 12 months+/Ongoing Industry: Water/Wastewater Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and play a key role in delivering complex, high-value infrastructure projects? We are seeking driven and capable Project Engineer's to support the successful delivery of a major Multi discipline projects for a leading partner to Thames Water. As a Project Engineer, you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and design coordination through to construction, commissioning and handover. Working closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. This role offers a varied mix of technical, commercial and operational responsibilities, providing...

Interim Class 2D+ Building Control Surveyor 📍 East London ⏳ 3 Month rolling contract (average contract length: 2 years) 💷 Up to £65 per hour We are currently seeking an experienced Class 2D+ Building Control Surveyor for an interim opportunity based in East London. This is an initial 3-month contract, with a strong view to extension due to ongoing workload. The Role This is a hybrid role offering a balanced mix of site and home-based work: * 5 days per week carrying out site inspections and plan checks * Opportunity to move to part-time working depending on service needs Key Responsibilities * Carrying out site inspections across a range of building types * Assessing compliance with Building Regulations * Plan checking and providing technical advice * Liaising with applicants, contractors, and internal stakeholders * Ensuring works meet statutory and safety standards Requirements * Must be Class 2D+...

Pay Rate: £13.68 per hour 📍 Location: Cranswick Riverside, Hull 🕒 Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Rotating Days) ⏰ 06:00 - 18:00 Prestige Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance FLT Driver / Store Operative to join a busy manufacturing team at Cranswick Riverside. If you're reliable, hardworking, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! The Role You'll play a key part in supporting production and packing operations while ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently. Your duties will include: Operating a Counterbalance FLT to move finished goods around site Supporting packing line operations, including product feed and bagging Carrying out basic technical and quality checks Recording palletisation and transferring finished goods to the warehouse Capturing, segregating, and transferring waste for rework Following "clean as you go" procedures and assisting with general site housekeeping Working to strict...