School science technician

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In schools, the science technician is the person who prepares the practical equipment and makes up the solutions used in school science labs. The role also includes instructing and assisting teachers with practical skills, including class demonstrations, for advanced techniques across all disciplines. Many are very well qualified and have degrees, such as a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) or Master's degree (M.Sc.) and/or other professional qualifications such as the HNC, HND and NVQ.

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Their main duties include:

Care of living organisms
Making up solutions
School science experiments and demonstrations
Inventory
Stock control
Budget and Accounts
Repairing and constructing lab equipment

[edit] See also

Science education

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