Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprentice

Lubrizol Corporation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprentice in Manchester. Over four years, you'll gain hands-on experience in various laboratories while studying for a BSc Honours degree in Chemical Science. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, developing both technical and personal skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

26.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Flexible working hours

Onsite gym and restaurant facilities

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and develop in laboratory practices.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learning through development programme and appointed mentors.
• Providing support to tactical and strategic projects.
• Looking for opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

3 A-levels (one being Chemistry)

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship

Competitive Salary and benefits, based at Blackley, Manchester

Programme duration 4 years

We have an exciting opportunity to join our scientists at Blackley who develop specialty chemicals to improve the aesthetics and durability of inks, coatings, and composites.

You’ll complete a Level 6 Laboratory Scientist apprenticeship over 4 years, receiving on-the-job training and development alongside studying for a BSc Honours degree. This is the perfect opportunity to earn while you learn and gain valuable real-life work experience.

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world move cleaner, create smarter, and live better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world.

About the role:

You’ll gain experience in a range of laboratories at our site in Blackley and develop a broad understanding of our chemistries, the test and technique fundamentals that are used to characterise and qualify them, along with an analytical mindset to create fundamental knowledge and critical problem-solving skills. You’ll be working as part of our team on real projects providing a high standard of laboratory work that supports the requests of our stakeholders.

You’ll develop technical and business knowledge to build a solid foundation for your future career and be given the opportunity to train at a level that matches your technical experience as you progress through the Apprenticeship supported by your employer.

Alongside your work-based learning you’ll study towards your BSc (Hons) Chemical Science degree with Manchester Metropolitan University. To find out more about the course itself, visit mmu.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/courses/laboratory-scientist.

The successful candidate must demonstrate good attention to detail, a flexible approach to work, and be an open communicator.

What you will be doing:

1. Learning through our development programme and appointed mentors
2. Providing support to tactical and strategic projects across the departmental operation
3. Building your knowledge and practical skills to be an effective contributor
4. Demonstrating the capabilities you have learned to further enhance the programme
5. Developing a project management and communication mindset
6. Providing your thoughts and ideas on topics when opportunities arise
7. Looking for opportunities to continuously improve safety, quality, and efficiency
8. Promoting the company, the department, and yourself

Who we are looking for:

1. Eagerness to learn and develop in different parts of laboratory practices
2. Interest in working within a laboratory environment
3. Good written and verbal communication skills, including telephone skills
4. Accurate data entry skills and keen attention to detail
5. Good organisational skills, including planning and prioritisation
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
7. Achievement of 3 A-levels (one being Chemistry) or equivalent, at grades B/B/C or a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points
8. Minimum grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English

What we can offer you:

The opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and personal skills in a successful global company, working alongside our experienced team members on impactful projects.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 26.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working hours
• Onsite gym and restaurant facilities
• Free car parking

Together, we are Lubrizol: Where science excels, and people make a difference.

Lubrizol is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of applicants. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of relevant merits and abilities.