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Science (Biology) Technician - Ferndown Upper School

Dorset Council • West Parley, Ferndown

Salary

£22k – £22k

Posted

12 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Dorset Council is hiring a Science (Biology) Technician - Ferndown Upper School in West Parley, a full-time scientific & qa role. The advertised salary is £22k – £22k. Dorset Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Science (Biology) Technician J ob Ref: XS4.5a Grade 5 SCP 5-6 - £13.26 to £13.47 per hour, £22,103 - £22,453 pro rated per annum (pay award pending). 37 hours per week Term time plus Staff Training Days Required to start as soon as possible in September 2026 , a Science Laboratory Technician to provide specialist technical support to teaching staff within the Science Laboratories. A specific knowledge of Biology is essential, although a flexibility to work within our other Sciences would be req…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Dorset Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £22k – £22k
How this salary compares: about 45% below the £41,185 median across 546 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: West Parley, Ferndown · Full-time
Posted: 12 July 2026
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About this sector

Scientific and quality assurance roles span pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and laboratory sectors. The UK life sciences industry actively recruits internationally for research scientists, QA managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical trial coordinators, with many employers maintaining well-established sponsor licence operations.