Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits aspiring scientists at a leading forensic services provider. As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, learning to adhere to strict international standards while ensuring the quality and safety of forensic testing. This apprenticeship offers a fully recognized qualification, combining practical training with theoretical knowledge in a supportive setting. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and are eager to contribute to the field of forensic science, this role could be the perfect stepping stone for your career in science.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential.
• Candidates should possess good IT and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Work to strict standard operating procedures and maintain cleanliness.
• Calibrate equipment and ensure quality of stock and reagents.
• Assist with archiving and maintaining safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Initiative

Non-judgmental

Patience

Education

Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Job description

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Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Apply From: 03/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

Employer

KEY FORENSIC SERVICES LIMITED

Vacancy Description

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Work alone or as part of a team to strict standard operating procedures in accordance with international standards, including ISO17025
• Be responsible for ensuring the tidiness and cleanliness of working spaces is maintained
• Maintain and manage stock levels of required consumables and ensure quality of purchased stock
• Calibrate pipettes, balances and thermometers
• Undertake temperature monitoring and environmental monitoring of laboratories
• Ensure equipment is serviced and calibrated and maintain associated records
• Prepare reagents in accordance with strict expiry dates
• Maintain COSHH and health and safety standards throughout the department
• Assist with destruction, returns and correct storage of exhibits
• Assist with archiving / retrieval of case files
• Maintain reference standard collection and associated records of receipt, storage and expiry.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Employer Description

Key Forensic Services has the best people in place to provide a range of quality forensic testing services, many designed by our forensic scientists to support forensic professionals around the world. Assessed by UKAS, many of the methods are ISO17025 and FSR Codes of Practice accredited.

Vacancy Location

Sir William Lyons Road Coventry CV4 7EZ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000299204

Key Dates

Apply From

03/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-19 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-04-07 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Through the training provider, CSR Scientific Training, you will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship which will include:

• Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician
• On-the-job competency training
• Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required)

The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Sutton Coldfield.

Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Initiative, Non-judgmental, Patience.

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