Apprentice Research & Development Technician

Getting In Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-performance polymer solutions seeks an Apprentice Research & Development Technician. This role involves gaining hands-on experience in the lab, enhancing your skills in metrology, testing, and quality management. Ideal for those passionate about engineering and innovation, with a structured training schedule and a chance for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic learner with a strong interest in research and development.
• Attention to detail in lab practices.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply best practices in lab safety and documentation.
• Perform mechanical testing and calibrate equipment.
• Work collaboratively with R&D, Quality and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Job description

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, Apply From: 26/06/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Employer

VICTREX MANUFACTURING LIMITED

Vacancy Description

• Learn best practices in the lab environment related to safety, good laboratory techniques
• Follow good documentation practice (GDP)
• Learn about dimensional metrology first principles using a wide range of inspection equipment such as hand-held gauges / CMMs / VMMs / surface finish
• Follow test protocols and put into practice
• Learn basic programming techniques including alignments, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), analysis and reporting.
• Interpretation and application of technical specifications including drawing interpretation
• Learn how to calibrate, verify and maintain a range of metrology and testing equipment
• Perform mechanical testing including static and dynamic methodologies
• Learn about Measurement System Analysis, Hypothesis testing and other statistical techniques using a wide range of software packages
• Understand the basics and importance of design control, risk management and traceability within the medical device industry
• Maintain records in accordance with ISO13485 Quality managements System requirements
• Team collaboration across the product development department, working with R&D, Quality and Manufacturing

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Research & Development Technician

Employer Description

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, focused on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy & industrial, electronics and medical. Invibio Biomaterial Solutions is part of the Victrex group and is a proven partner to medical device manufacturers and a worldwide leading provider of biomaterial solutions.

Vacancy Location

Invibio Unit 2, Hapco House Leeds LS9 0SE

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000325461

Key Dates

Apply From

26/06/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-08-03 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 16:30. Friday, 08:30 - 16:10.

With one day college release. Victrex also has a flexible working policy.

Learning Provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Skills Required

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

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