Apprentice Laboratory Technician

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Leeds is seeking an apprentice Laboratory Research Technician to support their School of Chemical and Process Engineering. As part of the apprenticeship, you will receive training from senior technicians and attend a course at Leeds City College. This position offers a chance to build a successful career in a laboratory environment with the potential for a permanent role upon completion.

Qualifications

• Eager to start a career as a Laboratory Research Technician.
• Support to the School of Chemical and Process Engineering.
• Enrollment in a Level 3 Laboratory technician apprenticeship course.
• Mentorship by senior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to materials and nuclear labs.
• Participate in day release training with Leeds City College.
• Develop skills associated with working in a lab environment.

Job description

Do you have an aptitude for science and in particular working in a laboratory environment? Do you want to begin your career as a research/teaching technician in one of the top Universities in the country?

We are looking for an apprentice, eager to start their career as a Laboratory Research Technician. As an apprentice you will provide support to the School of Chemical and Process Engineering and you will support the suite of materials and nuclear labs in the Faculty of Engineering Physical Sciences apprenticeship scheme.

As part of our apprenticeship technical training scheme, you will be placed on an appropriate Laboratory technician apprenticeship course at level 3, offered by Leeds City College, this will be day release one day per week. You will be mentored by one of our senior technicians in our laboratories, where you will be given specific training in this area. On completion of your training, you will have an ideal skill set to go on to a successful career as a research/teaching technician, having learnt several disciplines associated with working in a lab environment. There may also be an opportunity to progress into a permanent role at the University on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Diane Cochrane, Lead Technician Materials and Nuclear, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Tel: +44 (0) 113
Email: [e-mail]

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available via the Government’s Work in the UK page.