Apprentice Lab Technician

Centre for Process Innovation; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation center based in Sedgefield is seeking an Apprentice Lab Technician to support scientific investigations in a state-of-the-art lab. Applicants should have at least 5 GCSEs including English, Mathematics, and Science, along with effective communication skills and a strong attention to detail. This role offers the opportunity to gain practical experience while completing a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard of work.
• Proactive approach and professional attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in streamlining laboratory operations.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Perform laboratory tasks using appropriate techniques.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 including English, Mathematics and Science

Job description

Overview

CPI has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Lab Technician to join our Formulation facility in Sedgefield. As the Apprentice Lab Technician, you will be involved in all thing’s lab based such as conducting and supporting scientific investigations and experiments, through to collecting and testing samples. Whilst getting the hands-on experience of working in a state-of-the-art lab, you will also complete a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification.

Some exciting projects the team have recently worked on are:

• Edible ink formulation to enable personalised confectionary
• Accelerating the development of nanomedicines

Key tasks

Key tasks in the Apprentice Lab Technician role will include (but are not limited to the below). For full details, please download the job description available on the CPI careers page:

• To help streamline laboratory operations to enable fellow scientists to focus on the design and technical delivery of projects.
• To assist with the maintenance and calibration of equipment to ensure it operates in a safe and efficient manner and is available to meet customer needs.
• To prepare for and perform laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures, and methods of relevance to the activities of the laboratory.

The Person / Qualifications

You must be qualified to at least GCSE level with a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 or equivalent including English, Mathematics and Science.

We are looking for someone who has an ability to communicate effectively to both colleagues and customers. You must have a strong attention to detail and have the desire to complete work to a high standard. You should also be proactive in your approach to work and have the initiative to consider all options before arriving to a conclusion. In addition, you must always show a professional attitude, maintaining a high standard of time keeping and reliability.