Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship

Campden BRI; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical services provider in Chipping Campden is seeking a Trainee Chemistry Technician. This entry-level role offers a pathway into science and includes a potential Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship. Responsibilities include analyzing food samples, performing administrative tasks, and maintaining lab quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a passion for science and educational qualifications in Chemistry. Benefits include 25 days holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee discounts and rewards

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Generous pension scheme

Work/life balance focus with early finishes

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older from July 2025.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel to Chipping Campden daily.

Responsibilities

• Analyze foodstuffs and materials according to client instructions.
• Perform administrative tasks related to analytical work.
• Develop methods under the guidance of a senior analyst.

Skills

Passion for science

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade C+

A Level Chemistry (Grade A or B)

Job description

Analytical Services

We offer commercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spirits

Chemistry

We have a permanent opportunity for a Trainee Chemistry Technician- working within our Analytical Services division. This is an entry level role, starting your career within science! We also offer an opportunity to do a Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Position

• Carry out analysis of foodstuffs and materials relating to the food industry according to client instructions, within agreed timescales.
• Carry out administrative tasks relating to analytical work e.g. sample receipt and booking in of samples into system
• Perform method development activates under the direction of a senior analyst. Collect data and produce reports.
• Ensure all aspects of Quality are managed according to Campden BRI standards, including maintaining QC records for global migration tests
• Maintenance of UKAS accredited methods relating to migration
• Calibration, maintenance and daily monitoring of lab equipment e.g. balances, pipettes
  
  

Requirements

• You must be passionate about science
• Be 18 years or older from July 2025
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have Ability to travel to Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire daily
• Hold GCSE Maths & English Grade C+ (or equivalent)
• Have studied Chemistry at A Level with a grade A or B (or predicted)
  
  

Benefits

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
  
  

Additional Information

• If you’re interested in taking the first step towards a career in science, we’d love to hear from you
• Opportunity to apply for a degree apprenticeship in Chemistry