Technician Scientist

AWE plc; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading science and technology firm in the UK is seeking a Technician Scientist (Chemistry) Apprentice. In this role, you will engage in laboratory investigations, calibrate equipment, and record data while developing essential skills in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have GCSEs and A Levels in relevant subjects, as well as strong communication and IT skills. The position offers generous benefits, including holiday entitlement and discounts.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Services

Qualifications

• GCSE and A Level qualifications in relevant subjects.
• Strong communication, IT, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate scientific techniques for tasks.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment and perform investigations.
• Record and store data according to regulations.
• Interpret and present scientific data.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Handling of hazardous substances

Customer service skills

Data handling

Analytical skills

Education

GCSE in English, Maths and Science/technology (grade 4 or above)

A Level in Chemistry, Science/Maths (grade C or above)

Job description

As a Technician Scientist (Chemistry) Apprentice at AWE, you will undertake your apprenticeship induction within the Skills Academy; before joining the relevant functional teams based in our laboratories across the AWE Aldermaston and Burghfield sites.

Responsibilities

• Review and select appropriate scientific techniques to undertake required tasks (consider risk management, safe working practices, equipment availability, quality standards, the environment, and sustainability).
• Source and calibrate specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
• Plan and perform laboratory-based investigations and scientific experimentation using scientific techniques, procedures, and methods relevant to the role.
• Systematically obtain information when conducting scientific experiments.
• Record and store data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development or improvement of processes and methodologies and support their implementation into the business as part of a wider team.
• Use data analysis tools and software packages to process or produce reliable, accurate data or information.
• Interpret scientific data to inform actions or recommendations and escalate where required.
• Present the results of scientific work to scientific and non-scientific audiences in written and oral form.
• Plan and prioritise own tasks and complete work to schedule whilst maintaining compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Contribute to recommendations, improvements, or scientific solutions to meet the requirements of internal or external customers.
• Identify, develop or contribute to solutions to technical problems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and identify results requiring further investigation or escalation.
• Keep up to date with advances in scientific and sector working practices and technologies. Share best practice across the team.

Skills Developed

• Laboratory safety
• Handling of hazardous substances – awareness of radioactive and explosive materials
• Quality and its application in a laboratory environment
• Customer service skills
• Use of laboratory equipment
• Preparation of substances
• Sample preparation
• Analysis of samples
• Data handling
• Checking and reporting of results

Qualifications

• GCSE in English, Maths and Science/technology (grade 4 or above)
• A Level in Chemistry, Science/Maths (grade C or above)
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off. Access to employee discounts portal, Employee Assistance Programme, and Occupational Health Services.