Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Puraffinity

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

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24.04.2025

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Working for Puraffinity

We are an energetic, customer-driven advanced materials science company focused on designing, developing, and manufacturing smart engineered adsorbent to capture and retain PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) from water across the Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Municipal market sectors.

Based in London – UK, Puraffinity was founded in 2015 and since then has become a leading organization in tackling PFAS, commonly known as The Forever Chemicals, due to its resistance and high mobility.

Our Vision is to provide 1 billion people with PFAS safe water by 2030, and our Mission is to protect environmental and human health by engineering precision materials to capture chemicals in water.

Puraffinity embraces diversity and fosters a collaborative and teamworking environment, and we dedicate 100% of our time to create a purposeful and sustainable environmental impact.

Our Core Values: Collaboration & team first, Adaptability, Take initiative and Empathy! You can find out more about us here:

The Package

• Starting salary of £22,000 per annum (increasing to £24,000 after 1st year)
• Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week (shift work)
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Vitality Private Health & Dental Care
• Enhanced pension contribution (up to 7.5%)
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen when working onsite
• Unlimited coaching with MoreHappi and mental health coaching and support by Spill
• We offer shares in Puraffinity for all employees, which means you get recognised and rewarded for your work
• Enhanced family leave
• Regular training and CPD opportunities

What will I be doing as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice?

We’re looking for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our team and support our scientists and engineers in the development of cutting-edge adsorbent materials. As part of your role, you’ll work towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (in partnership with a registered training provider) over a two-year period. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a research environment while studying.

• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment (e.g., pipettes, balances, pH meters)
• Manage stocks of chemicals and consumables, and process deliveries
• Prepare samples for analytical testing (e.g., LC-MS)
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow laboratory health and safety procedures
• Record testing and calibration data electronically and/or in writing
• Support equipment maintenance and waste disposal processes
• Contribute to and help draft SOPs and risk assessments
• Participate in compliance activities (e.g., CoSHH, inspections, training)
• Attend online classes as part of your apprenticeship
• Work closely with mentors to learn laboratory techniques and protocols
• Be proactive in your personal and professional development
• Respect confidential aspects of commercial and scientific work

What could the future look like?

When you join Puraffinity, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.

Through practical training on the job, you can look forward to a range of potential career paths in industries such as manufacturing, construction, engineering, aerospace, automotive, or research and development. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors.

This apprenticeship program also serves as a stepping-stone towards a rewarding career in laboratory testing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech).

This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement such as our Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Applied Materials Science Apprenticeship, enabling you to take on more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions.

Rest assured, your hard work and determination will not go unnoticed!

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

About you

This is a very hands on and practical role so you should be willing to learn and happy to get stuck in! We’re looking for someone who is focused and careful in all aspects of work. You’ll be able to use your good attention to detail to identify problems and record observations using various computer systems. The ability to think on your feet is crucial due to the environment and nature of the role.

You'll be a confident communicator to people of all levels and backgrounds, and the ability to listen carefully, follow instructions and confidently ask questions is necessary to succeeding in this position.

You will have good health and safety awareness and be able to work towards strict health and safety guidelines.

Every day will be different, and you'll have the opportunity to work closely with the team to succeed, so a team focused approach is needed.

To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator, and be hungry to learn!

Please note, because of the nature of this position, you must be aged 18+ and live within a 1hr commuting distance to site.

Qualifications

It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!

Experience

We’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Puraffinity.

So how does the apprenticeship work?

At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board. Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Puraffinity who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.

The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!

Eligibility

While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government. As a training provider, we are committed to ensuring that our apprenticeship programs deliver significant new knowledge and skills. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that the program will provide learning and experiences beyond their current qualifications and professional expertise.

If you already hold a Level 3, degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in a closely related field, or possess substantial relevant experience, you may not be eligible for apprenticeship funding, as these programmes are designed for individuals who require upskilling or reskilling in their chosen career pathway.

You’ll need to be over 18, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.

We're Tiro (pronounced ‘Tea-ro’ as in white, two sugars). In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner and soldier. The perfect name for a company that’s been helping fearless apprentices to join ambitious businesses since 2005.

We believe that great apprenticeships help everyone. There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employment opportunities waiting to be filled.

Our work will never be just about getting bums on seats and pocketing our commission. In our own small way, we’re helping to change the world – finding people that are working on COVID vaccines, finding new ways for technology to help humanity and helping to tackle the big issues of the day, like climate change. As well as helping people – young and old – to find their way.