Laboratory Technician Apprentice - Oasis Academy Media City UK

Oasis Academy Media City UK are seeking a new Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join their growing team!

Job Purpose: To ensure the safe, efficient and effective day to day running of the lab Faculty/ Science lessons. To support teaching staff in the preparation of resources and equipment for lessons. To comply with Health and Safety regulations. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you come into contact with.

About Oasis Academy Media City UK:

Oasis Academy is not only one of the most improved schools in the North West but, based on the results since 2015, we can also stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the most improved schools in the country. Ofsted has praised the academy's leadership, we are proud of our state-of-the-art facilities and, as part of Oasis Community Learning, we are passionate about supporting our local community. Oasis Academy Oldham is a diverse, co-educational academy that takes students from across Manchester. We have nearly 1,500 student learning with us, and a strong team of dedicated and experienced teachers who are helping our young people excel and achieve.

Work place Address: Oasis Academy MediaCityUK, King William Street, Salford Quays, M50 3QU

• Working week
  • Monday – Friday 7.40 hours per day
  • Total hours per week: 37
  • Wage: £5.28 per hour - National Apprentice Wage.

• Apprenticeship Details:

You will be working towards the Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification, across a typical duration of 18 months.

Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated 3rd best apprentice training provider across the UK)! All remote/ online learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To ensure the safe, efficient and effective day to day running of the Faculty
• To support teaching staff in the preparation of resources and equipment for lessons
• To comply with Health and Safety regulations
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you come into contact with

Duties:

• Maintenance of stock levels of equipment in all Laboratories and preparation room
• Make purchase of supplies for use in lessons, as and when required

• Maintain an accurate inventory of all apparatus and equipment. Monitor and control an efficient stock control system and associated records for the department
• Receive and check deliveries and associated invoices informing the appropriate person of discrepancies

• Provide appropriate care of plants and animals kept for Science Education purposes

• Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of all Health and Safety regulations as well as new developments in legislation and complete safety audits as directed on science equipment and laboratory facilities
• Undertake formal COSHH risk assessment procedures as and when required
• Maintain up to date Health and Safety advice for department staff
• Ensure laboratories and preparation rooms are clean and tidy of all apparatus and any spillage of chemicals. Cleaning of all laboratory fittings, equipment and the care of sinks
• Undertake routine maintenance, safety checks and cleaning of laboratory equipment carrying out or organising repairs for faulty equipment and reporting other identified faults as necessary
• Safe storage and/or disposal of apparatus, materials, chemical, biological in accordance with school procedures and legal requirements/regulations, reporting to the relevant source any deterioration and defects in equipment, materials and of supply services (electrical/gas/water)
• Assist in the promotion and observance of a safe working environment in associated work areas, including contributing to writing and reviewing risk assessments, review safety procedures and distributing safety information for students and colleagues using the laboratories and preparation room

• Ensure that all chemicals have COSHH/CLEAPS records
• Operate all relevant information and recording systems, including cataloguing, filing, inventories, and legal records e.g. relating to Health & Safety
• Report all accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences to the Head of Department and appropriate staff

• Wear appropriate protective clothing as provided
  

• Preparation, assembly, storage, delivery and collection of science apparatus, chemicals and materials, as directed, for use in the laboratories during lessons and examinations

• When required Assist teaching staff and students, including beginning teachers, in lessons as and when required, e.g. assisting to trial experiments before it is demonstrated in the classroom

• When required give advice and guidance to teaching staff, as appropriate, on scientific equipment and procedures needed for lessons i.e. advise on best experimental approach and safety recommendations
• Contribute to the completion of risk assessments

• Contribute to the development and implementation of new courses in close liaison with the of science teaching staff
• Attending, participating and representing technicians in learning area meetings and local technicians meetings
• Attending external meetings and training courses pertinent to the role
• Design and construction of particular pieces of apparatus as needed, including new apparatus

• Use of ICT to reorganise stock control and departmental administration
• Report Faculty maintenance issues, including ICT, to Faculty leaders and appropriate staff

Desired skills

• Organised – able to create a consistent system of monitoring and maintenance of stock.

• Computer literate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Desired: Knowledge of CLEAPS
• Knowledge of COSHH

Personal qualities

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks
• Motivation to work with children and young people

Desired qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) English and maths, grades A*-C 9/4or Functional Skills Level 2.

Future prospects

• Full-time employment