Apprentice Lab Technician

Centre for Process Innovation; Sedgefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and innovation center in Sedgefield is looking for an Apprentice Lab Technician. In this role, you will conduct scientific investigations, maintain lab equipment, and support laboratory tasks. You will receive hands-on experience while completing a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 GCSEs including Science and demonstrate strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to at least GCSE level with minimum 5 GCSEs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Strong attention to detail and desire to complete work to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Help streamline laboratory operations for the team.
• Assist with maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Prepare for and perform laboratory tasks using scientific techniques.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Proactive work approach

Education

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• You must be qualified to at least GCSE level with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s 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.