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Job Post Details

Upper School Laboratory Technician - job post

ACS International Schools
Gate Lodge, Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1BL
Full-time
Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 3 days.

Job details

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Gate Lodge, Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1BL

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Life insurance
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • On-site gym
  • Discounted or free food
  • Private medical insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme

Full job description

Are you passionate about science and enjoy working in a practical, hands-on environment? We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Laboratory Technician to join our High School Science Department at our Cobham Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of outstanding science education across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Working closely with teaching staff, you will ensure laboratories are fully prepared, safe, and equipped for engaging practical lessons and examinations.

The Role

As Laboratory Technician, you will provide technical and practical support to the Science Department by preparing resources, maintaining equipment, managing laboratory stock, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are upheld.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare equipment, chemicals, materials, and resources for practical lessons, demonstrations, assessments, and examinations.
  • Set up and clear laboratory apparatus for teaching activities.
  • Prepare standard solutions and specialist materials as required.
  • Support teachers during practical activities and demonstrations.
  • Assist with the organisation and preparation of practical examinations.
  • Maintain laboratories, preparation rooms, and storage areas to a high standard.
  • Manage departmental stock, including chemicals, consumables, and equipment.
  • Monitor inventory levels and support purchasing processes.
  • Carry out routine maintenance, testing, calibration, and minor repairs of scientific equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records relating to stock control, safety checks, risk assessments, and purchasing.

Health & Safety

You will play a vital role in promoting a safe working environment by:

  • Ensuring the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and laboratory materials.
  • Maintaining COSHH records and supporting compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Conducting risk assessments and routine safety inspections.
  • Monitoring safety equipment, including eyewash stations, fume cupboards, first aid supplies, and safety screens.
  • Keeping up to date with laboratory safety developments and best practice.

About You

Essential Requirements

  • Experience working in a laboratory, scientific, technical, or educational environment
  • Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
  • Based in the UK/local to Cobham.

Desirable

  • Science qualification or relevant technical qualification
  • Experience working in a secondary school or educational setting
  • Knowledge of COSHH regulations and laboratory risk assessment procedures
  • Experience maintaining laboratory equipment and managing stock control systems.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • The opportunity to contribute to an outstanding science programme
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • A varied and rewarding role supporting the next generation of scientists
  • Benefits include: pension scheme, life assurance, group income protection, Employee Assistance, Programme, private medical insurance (optional, taxable), discount dining, free parking, eye care.

If you are enthusiastic, organised, and committed to maintaining high standards within a busy science department, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our dedicated team at the Cobham Campus.

Location: ACS Cobham, KT11 1BL

Start date: 24th August 2026

Working hours: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday - Friday, term time only (+ 2 non term time working weeks)

Safeguarding ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of ACS are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to pre-employment compliance checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site gym

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cobham KT11 1BL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Have you prior experience as a school laboratory technician?
  • This role is term time only, for 40 hours per week. Our holidays are a little different to state/independent schools. Will this be an issue for you?

Language:

  • English (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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