Laboratory Technician Apprentices - Food & Water Testing

Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK & IE; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical testing company is seeking Laboratory Technician Apprentices in Wolverhampton to gain hands-on experience while pursuing a Level 3 qualification. The ideal candidate should have a passion for science, attention to detail, and be willing to learn in a laboratory environment. This apprenticeship offers structured training at a new Institute of Technology with mentorship from industry professionals.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Support in achieving a recognized qualification

Hands-on experience in a professional setting

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-oriented individual with a genuine interest in science.
• Punctual and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Willing to learn and represent Eurofins.

Responsibilities

• Register, prepare and analyze samples as required.
• Perform laboratory tasks following specific methodologies.
• Communicate scientific information using internal laboratory management system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Laboratory Technician Apprentices - Food & Water Testing

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Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

Are you passionate about science and eager to kick-start your career in a laboratory environment?

We're looking for motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician Apprentices to join our team and gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Eurofins are excited to be working in partnership with the new Institute of Technology (IOT) based in Stafford which opens September 2025, to deliver our Apprenticeship scheme.

The IOT specialises in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) training, within an adult learning centre. The IOT and Eurofins have worked to create a dedicated testing laboratory to provide a first-class teaching environment. The IOT geography is within a short commute of our i54 Wolverhampton site, with plenty of onsite car parking available and within a 5-minute walk of Stafford railway station.

As part of our structured apprenticeship program, youll rotate through a variety of departments within our state-of-the-art Water Hygiene Testing department. From sample preparation to analytical testing, you'll learn how to prepare and analyse samples, carry out tests, record results, and maintain lab equipmentall while ensuring high standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Register, prepare and analyse samples as required.
• Perform laboratory tasks following specific methodologies.
• Use of specified laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including calibration.
• Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work.
• Analyse, interpret and evaluate data.
• Identify issues and escalate to management where appropriate.
• Communicate scientific information using our internal laboratory information management system.
• Participate in continuous business performance improvement.
• Maintain a Clean as you go mentality, undertaking general housekeeping duties.
• Maintain laboratory equipment stock levels.
• Perform your duties with customer focus ensuring a high level of customer care.
• Undertake any internal training sessions made available to you.
• Attend apprenticeship training every week (term time) at the IOT Stafford Campus
• Complete training linked to your role in house at Eurofins
  
  

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths / willing to undertake skills training in this area if not
• A genuine interest in science and laboratory work
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Computer literate
• Punctual and reliable
• Positive attitude with a commitment to want to learn and develop in science environment
• Willing and able to travel to Stafford to complete apprenticeship training once per week and positively represent Eurofins
  
  

What Youll Gain

• A nationally recognised qualification Level 3 Laboratory Technician
• Practical work experience in a professional laboratory setting
• Support from experienced members of the Water Hygiene Testing Team
• Mentorship and support from experienced industry professionals at the IOT
• Development of a range of skills though both the Apprenticeship programme and Eurofins in house training
  
  

Additional Information

Ready to take the first step?

Whether youre finishing school or changing career paths this is your chance to develop practical skills, build confidence, and become part of a supportive team that values your growth.

Apply now to be a part of a business striving to make our world a healthier and safer place, as well as the opportunity to study through a brand new Institute of Technology.

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

Your data

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements? Dont hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

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