Title: Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Müller UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading yogurt and desserts company in the UK is seeking an Apprentice Laboratory Technician to assist with various lab activities. This full-time position offers a salary of £18,500, which can increase after your first year. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science, and must be over 16 years old. A full UK Driver's License is preferred.

Qualifications

• Assist with decontamination of equipment.
• Learn effective waste management processes.
• Coordinate engineers for lab equipment servicing.
• Prepare reagents and record asset numbers.
• Ensure a tidy workplace and adhere to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment maintenance and decontamination.
• Conduct stock checks for consumable stores.
• Prepare reagents and manage labeling for inventory.
• Travel to other sites as needed for training and projects.

Skills

Decontamination of equipment

Waste management processes

General lab equipment maintenance

Health and Safety processes

Education

GCSE Grade C and above in Maths, English & Science

Job description

Overview

As an apprentice Laboratory Technician at Müller Yogurt & Desserts you will learn how to:

• Assist with the decontamination of equipment, learn about waste management processes and procedures and how to undertake this effectively.
• Stock check general consumable stores and understand the re-ordering process and how to allocate bar codes as requested by our scientists for importing into the Chemical Inventory.
• Discover general lab equipment maintenance methods and how to coordinate engineers for repairs and servicing of equipment in conjunction with our scientists.
• Assist in the preparation of reagent/buffers, register and record Fixed Asset Numbers on new equipment purchases and recording them on our internal systems.
• Learn about maintenance, a tidy workplace and Health and Safety processes and procedures to ensure you work safely within our labs. GCSE Grade C and above in Maths, English & Science (or EU equivalent)
• Flexibility to stay and travel to accommodation for the purpose of project work or learning activities at other Müller sites (expenses will be covered).
• Full UK Driver's License is preferred
• Must be over 16 years of age
• Must not be engaged in other full time education
• Must be living in the UK

Start your journey of Growth with Müller Yogurts and Desserts (MYD) as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice.

What to Expect

• Hours: A full time role of 40 hours / week with some potential to experience shift working.
• Pay: £18,500 salary, with an increase after successful completion of your first year on the apprenticeship programme. Internal Müller applicants will remain on their current salary terms.