Apprentice Lab Technician

CPI; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization located in England is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Lab Technician. In this hands-on role, you will engage in various lab activities, including scientific investigations, while completing a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification. Ideal candidates must have at least 5 GCSEs including English, Mathematics, and Science. You will benefit from a rich experience, a generous leave policy, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to 36 days holiday including bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance and accident insurance

Flexible working

Learning and Development Opportunities

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 GCSEs including English, Mathematics and Science.
• Candidates with degrees in related subjects are ineligible.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory operations to support scientists.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Prepare and perform laboratory tasks using proper scientific techniques.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proactive approach

Education

GCSEs grade 9–4 in English, Mathematics and Science

Job description

Why this role is important for CPI’s

work

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 astate-of-the-art lab, you will also complete aLevel 3Laboratory Technician qualification.

Some exciting projects the team have recently worked onare :

Accelerating the development of nanomedicines

Key tasks in the Apprentice Lab Technician role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details 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 asafe and efficient manner and is available to meet customerneeds.
• 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 we are seeking

You must be qualified to at least GCSE level with aminimum of 5GCSEs grade 9—4or equivalent including English, Mathematics and Science. Please note that candidates with degrees in arelated subject will not be eligible for thisrole.

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

What does CPI offer you?

At CPI, we offer awide range of benefits to our employees, this includes :

• Up to 36days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus aholiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking