Science Technician

JOB TITLE: SCIENCE TECHNICIAN
LOCATION: KINGS LYNN
HOURS: 37 HOURS PER WEEK
SALARY: £22,918-£23,455
This is a varied and challenging role working within our collaborative and supportive science team, being hands on in our labs providing technical support and guidance to our students and working closely with lecturers. The role would suit an individual who enjoys working within a professional laboratory/classroom environment and is enthusiastic about all things science. The college has three modern fully equipped laboratory environments. The laboratory facilities, services a wide curriculum coverage from level 2 (GCSE Sciences), Level 3 (A Levels and Access courses) up to Level 6 for our degree programmes.
The successful candidate would have a level 2 qualification as a minimum in a science related subject as well as experience in a laboratory setting. The successful applicant will be organised and methodical in their approach, cheerful, team focused and well presented. Full training in health and safety and COSHH regulations will be essential along with experience of setting up equipment and co-ordinating practical risk assessments. Competent IT skills and administration skills are required.
We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving science team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year for curriculum staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential counselling helpline as well as comprehensive training and development.
Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.
To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk .
For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Ritchie Hosein on ritchie.hosein@cwa.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12 noon, 12 January 2024
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
No agencies please
The closing date for applications to this role is 12/01/2024