Laboratory Technician Apprentice
Posted Today by Resolian
Negotiable
Undetermined
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Sandwich, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Laboratory Technician Apprentice role in Sandwich, Kent, involves managing lab supplies, stocks, and daily activities within a dynamic environment. The position includes responsibilities such as sample management, compliance with health and safety regulations, and supporting scientific staff. This apprenticeship offers on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain a Level 3 qualification in Laboratory Technology. Successful completion may lead to a permanent position within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sample / material receipt and management, including logging and storing samples, chemicals, and reagents.
- Keeping stock of lab and office consumables and ordering items when running low.
- Management of communications with suppliers and vendors to ensure smooth running of lab activities.
- Managing daily running of the lab and assisting in compliance with health and safety regulations and cGMP principles.
- Working with team members to devise and implement improvements to current processes.
- Archiving of old data, documents, and lab notebooks.
- Organising annual instrument maintenance and arranging engineer visits in a timely manner.
- Booking in visitors and arranging security passes when required.
- Assisting with monthly deep lab clean.
- Supporting scientific staff in project work as and when required, such as sample or reagent preparation.
Key Skills:
- GCSE in 5 subjects including Maths, English, and Science (grade C/4 or above).
- Relevant qualifications and industry experience.
- Ability to manage lab supplies and maintain inventories.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and vendors.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations and cGMP principles.
- Organisational skills for managing lab activities and documentation.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sandwich
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Other
Apprenticeship- 2 years
As a key member of the Analytical & Materials Science (AMS) team in Sandwich, Kent, you will be in charge of managing the supplies, stocks, and day-to-day activities of the lab and the delivery of its services. The environment we work in can be fast-paced, dynamic and changing, adding variety and spice to your day-to-day work.
Responsibilities
- Sample / material receipt and management e.g. logging and storing samples, chemicals, reagents, updating inventories, organising sample delivery / return and arranging sample disposal
- Keeping stock of lab and office consumables and ordering items when running low
- Management of communications with suppliers and vendors to ensure smooth running of lab activities
- Managing daily running of the lab and assisting in compliance to health and safety regulations and cGMP principles and guidelines
- Working with team members to devise and implement improvements to current processes
- Archiving of old data, documents and lab notebooks
- Organising annual instrument maintenance and arranging engineer visits in a timely manner
- Booking in visitors and arranging security passes when required
- Assisting with monthly deep lab clean
- Supporting scientific staff in project work as and when required e.g. sample or reagent preparation
Skills, Education & Qualifications
GCSE in: x 5 including Maths, English and Science (grade C/4 or above) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. You must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years to be eligible for this position If you already hold a BSc or MSc in a closely related field, you will be ineligible for apprenticeship funding Upon successful completion, there may be a permanent position available You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include: Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician On-the-job competency training Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required) The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions / exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included). Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.