Lab Apprentice: R&D & Quality Testing in Construction Chemistry

Saint Gobain; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals in Dukinfield is seeking a Laboratory Apprentice to join our R&D Laboratory team. You will gain hands‑on experience supporting development, testing and quality assurance of innovative construction chemical products.

You will work alongside experienced chemists, learning how products are developed, how quality is maintained, and how laboratory testing supports customers across the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of A Levels with subjects including Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Maths.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow laboratory procedures accurately and safely.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Control laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.
• Assist with preparation, packaging and dispatch of customer samples.
• Collaborate with R&D to help develop and test new products and formulations.
• Record laboratory data, analyse results and maintain documentation.
• Help maintain laboratory equipment and uphold safe working practices.

Skills

Chemistry passion

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Proactive

Education

A Levels in Chemistry/Science

Job description

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals in Dukinfield is seeking a Laboratory Apprentice to join our R&D Laboratory team. You will gain hands‑on experience supporting development, testing and quality assurance of innovative construction chemical products.

You will work alongside experienced chemists, learning how products are developed, how quality is maintained, and how laboratory testing supports customers across the construction industry.