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Science Technician

​Science technicians assist in conducting laboratory investigations, ensuring the adequacy of laboratory inventory, and inspecting the efficiency and performance of laboratory tools and equipment1. They take on a wide range of tasks at work, which usually include some of the following2:

Maintaining equipment

Constructing and modifying apparatus

Setting up experiments

Taking an active part in laboratory demonstrations

Ordering resources and keeping budgets

Helping in practical classes

Giving technical help to pupils and students

Always meeting current health and safety standards

Science technicians also use the principles and theories of science to assist in research and development3.