Lab Technician Full-time, temporary, Chorley Job Overview We are currently seeking a highly motivated Lab Technician to join our team on a full-time temporary basis in Chorley. If you are passionate about science and have experience in laboratory settings, this is a great opportunity to contribute to an exciting and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will provide technical support for practical lessons, ensuring that resources and equipment are prepared and available. Committed to developing their personal skills, the successful candidate will preferably have a background in involving a technical discipline and have a well organised and practical approach. Key Responsibilities: Support laboratory operations by preparing and maintaining equipment and materials. Assist with conducting experiments and ensuring all lab procedures follow health and safety regulations. Maintain accurate records and ensure proper storage of samples and chemicals. Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment and work areas as required. Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting results. Key Skills and Qualifications: Previous experience working as a lab technician or in a similar laboratory environment. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of lab safety protocols and procedures. A qualification in science (such as BTEC, A-Level, or a degree in a relevant field) would be desirable. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Benefits: Competitive salary. Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional lab setting. Friendly and supportive team environment. Full-time hours, Monday to Friday. What next? If you are interested in the above role, please click the link to apply ensuring your up-to-date CV is attached and a member of the Lancashire Secondary Branch will be in touch to discuss further. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.