Title: Laboratory Technician Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Market Drayton is seeking an enthusiastic Laboratory Technician Apprentice. You will assist in various laboratory tasks including equipment decontamination, basic stock management, and reagent preparation while learning about health and safety processes. The role offers a full-time commitment with a starting salary of £18,500, increasing after your first year. Flexibility for travel to other sites is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Flexibility for travel to other sites.
• Full UK Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with decontamination of equipment.
• Stock check general consumables and manage barcodes.
• Prepare reagents and buffers; record asset numbers.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Basic laboratory skills

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.