Biology Technician (Term-Time from 26th February 2026)

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Biology Technician (Term-Time from 26th February 2026) .

Detail

Benefits

This is a permanent full-time, term-time role, working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday (8 am to 4 pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break), starting on Thursday 26th February

Salary paid will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate

Parking within the campus grounds. The campus is easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop located outside the campus serving several routes across the city and to rail stations

Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool

Free lunchtime meals

Life insurance scheme

Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months service. This scheme is a money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a minimum of 8% and you will contribute a minimum of 2%. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of base salary

Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our 4me benefits portal

Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role

The Ideal Candidate

Previous experience working in a school science laboratory would be preferable

An interest in Biology would be advantageous, although on the job training will be provided

Competent use of IT systems including MS Outlook and Word

An interest in supporting technicians in Chemistry is desirable

Team-player

Flexibility to provide support to a busy department

Well organised and able to plan independently

Attention to detail

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Documents

• Biology Technician JD 2025-26 PDF Document