An exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of workshops for young people to ignite a passion for scientific discovery.

The L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre (LYSC) is an imaginative laboratory space for young people and their teachers to experiment and explore science and technology outside the classroom. In the LYSC workshops, students become a scientist for the day, testing their own ideas by designing creative experiments. The whole experience ignites a passion for scientific discovery and encourages curiosity-driven learning. The students can make explosive bath bombs, extract their own DNA, investigate forensic science, explore the chemistry of colour and much more.

We are looking for a Lab Technician who will initially focus on providing technical assistance to the LYSC team, with opportunity to get involved in presenting and content development. There is also the chance to contribute to the Ri’s wider science communication programmes, including the family, schools and public programmes as well as the Christmas Lectures.

Do you have

• Enthusiasm for science education and enriching the experimental experience of young people
• Good practical laboratory skills
• Experience in working with children and young people
• Proactive with the ability to learn quickly and work on own initiative?

If so we would like to hear from you!

Experience of delivering engaging scientific education or learning, of working in a lab technician role and Health and Safety knowledge would be an advantage.

Please see our website here  to download a full job description and person specification and for more information on how to apply. 

Deadline: 10.00am on Monday 21 February 

Becky Poyntz

Human Resources

Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS

e: bpoyntz@ri.ac.uk

www.rigb.org