Chemistry Lab Technician Apprentice: Hands-on Science & Safety

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Gosport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £16,750; rising to £24

Pension scheme

270 hours annual leave + every other B

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment in the UK offers a Chemistry Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3, advanced) based at Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire. You will learn practical laboratory skills while studying at college, under the Defence Radiation Protection Services team, to build a career in science.

Starting salary is £16,750 per year, rising to £24,500 in Year 2, with additional increases on milestones.

Qualifications

• No prior laboratory experience required; willing to learn.
• British Nationals aged 18+ by 31 August 2027.
• Achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above.
• Interest in science and laboratory work.
• On-site work at Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in a laboratory and protect yourself, others and the environment.
• Handle, store and dispose of laboratory materials safely.
• Follow good laboratory practice and quality checks.
• Prepare and process samples ready for testing.
• Carry out scientific tests and interpret results.
• Record results clearly and report findings.
• Use, check and look after laboratory equipment.
• Follow step-by-step procedures and communicate findings.

Skills

Interest in science

Curious and eager to learn

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Education

GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment in the UK offers a Chemistry Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3, advanced) based at Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire. You will learn practical laboratory skills while studying at college, under the Defence Radiation Protection Services team, to build a career in science.

Starting salary is £16,750 per year, rising to £24,500 in Year 2, with additional increases on milestones.