Science Laboratory Technician

Date: 17 Jun 2025

Location:

Dublin, IE

Job ID: 6356

School: Nord Anglia International School Dublin

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Join Nord Anglia International School Dublin, part of the prestigious Nord Anglia family. Accredited to deliver the renowned IB curriculum, our school empowers students aged 3-18 with the knowledge and confidence to excel in further education and make a positive impact in the world. Our dedicated teachers inspire success through small class sizes, personalized learning paths, and a unique pastoral model. Experience real-world application through local and regional offsite trips and collaborations with leading organizations like UNICEF, MIT, and Juilliard. Join our vibrant international community, where colleagues from nearly 50 nationalities thrive in a warm and inclusive environment.

If you think NAIS Dublin might be a good fit for your next career move and want to know more about us, you can read our candidate information brochure.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Location: Nord Anglia International School Dublin
Start Date: 16 August 2022

At Nord Anglia International School Dublin, the first and only IB continuum school in Ireland, we’re looking for a talented Science Laboratory Technician to support our dynamic science department.

As part of the Nord Anglia Education family, you’ll join a global team dedicated to shaping a generation of creative, resilient, and globally connected learners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In this key support role, you’ll assist our Science teaching staff and students by ensuring labs run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. From maintaining laboratory equipment and preparing materials for experiments to ensuring health and safety protocols are met, your role will be integral to our students’ learning experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing and maintaining equipment and chemicals for science lessons and demonstrations.
Managing stock levels and placing orders for science materials.
Ensuring all lab spaces meet health and safety standards, including risk assessments.
Supporting teachers and students during practical work, especially for IB internal assessments and extended essays.
Assisting with the care of living specimens and long-term biology experiments.
Participating in department and health & safety meetings, and occasionally invigilating exams.
Acting as a trained first aider and supporting with medical needs training.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be someone who thrives in a collaborative, international environment. You bring experience in science labs and strong organisational skills, along with a passion for supporting education.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A qualification in Laboratory or Scientific disciplines.
Prior experience in a school or lab setting.
Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and regulations.
Excellent IT and communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to work.

Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum is desirable but not essential.

Find out more about what we offer to our staff in our Employee Benefits Brochure.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original degree and teaching certificates if required for the role. Providing false or misleading information may result in the withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment.