Laboratory Technician Apprentice

SARIA UK; Campsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Business: SARIA’s UK operations have a market-leading presence in a wide range of sectors associated with the food chain. The Group’s companies manufacture quality products for use in human and animal foodstuffs, agriculture, aquaculture, and industrial applications. The company also produces biofuels and renewable energy and provides services for farming and the food industry. The company has a UK annual turnover approaching £280 million and employs around 1,000 people at 19 sites across the country.

The Position

Applications are invited for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice at our Doncaster Site. This is a full-time permanent position (with study leave one day a week at Barnsley College). As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

1. Routine wet chemistry testing of samples as required.
2. Maintaining proficiency in traditional laboratory methods and in the use of modern automated analytical equipment by training and retraining as necessary.
3. Housekeeping to assist with the smooth running of the Laboratory i.e., keeping work areas tidy and monitoring consumable stock levels.
4. Interpreting results i.e., to be alert to over-limit or out of the ordinary results and to inform customers of out of spec results.
5. Carrying out QC checks on equipment and procedures and maintaining these records in accordance with accreditation guidelines.
6. Following procedures accurately.
7. Accurately recording results.

The Person

1. Minimum grade C in GCSE Maths, English, Chemistry, and another technical subject, or equivalent.
2. An enthusiastic individual with a flexible approach to their work.
3. A keen desire to progress personally and to build a long-term future in a Quality & Technical environment.
4. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, and Excel.
5. Have good communication skills and be able to work well individually and in a team.
6. Be self-motivated and driven.
7. Ability to prioritise workload to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
8. An inquisitive and questioning mind and a desire to learn from others.