Apprentice Chemistry Technician

1000scholars; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Relocation assistance

Job share

Flexible working

On-site nursery

Job summary

The University of Surrey is seeking an Apprentice Chemistry Laboratory Technician in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. You will work on a structured training programme and support academic staff with lab duties and research, while progressing toward a Level 6 apprenticeship and ultimately a Chemistry degree.

The role offers a 36-hour week, a starting salary of £24,269 and opportunities to develop professional contacts within a leading engineering and physical sciences faculty.

Qualifications

• Working Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
• Studying towards a five-year Level 6 apprenticeship, culminating in a Chemistry degree.
• Entry requirements include a C grade in A-Level Chemistry (Ds acceptable with other A-Levels).

Responsibilities

• Support academic and research staff with laboratory duties and scientific research.
• Perform general administrative tasks related to the laboratory.

Education

Level 6 apprenticeship pathway

A-Level Chemistry (C)

Job description

With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Chemistry Laboratory Technician within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

You will be supporting our academic and research staff with a range of laboratory duties, general administrative tasks, and scientific research. You will undertake a work-based training programme, and work towards a National Vocational Qualification in Laboratory Associated Techniques and an academic qualification depending upon entry qualifications.

The University of Surrey signed the Technician Commitment led by the Science Council to ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians across all disciplines. This position will provide opportunities to work alongside an experienced technical team, attend research seminars and build professional contacts across the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

About you

The role is working Monday to Friday 36 hours per week. You will be studying towards a five-year programme for level 6 apprenticeship, during which you will complete a Degree in Chemistry.

The successful candidate will have qualifications that meet the entry requirements for a level 6 apprenticeship, a C at A-Level in Chemistry, although we have accepted some D's depending on other A-Levels.

This role offers a starting salary of £24,269, therefore offers the opportunity to earn whilst you learn.

The successful applicant with NOT need to take out a student loan.

The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on volume and calibre of applications.

Further details

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.

Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

£24,269 to £24,700 per annum