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Apprentice Laboratory Technician
Ofi are looking for an Apprentice Laboratory Technician to be based at their Goole site. This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in a career in science. During the apprenticeship, the successful applicant will receive practical and theoretical training in Lab techniques which will fully equip them for their future career.
Ofi, which stands for Olam Food Ingredients, is a leading global supplier of high-quality food and beverage ingredients and solutions across a wide range of categories.
You will be working alongside a mentor in a small team and assist with the safe, efficient, and reliable laboratory operation.
The Apprentice Laboratory Technician will work with the operations team to test, collate, interpret, and report quality lab results in a timely manner, and to a high standard and in a safe way. You will develop the technical knowledge of scientific methods and techniques to accurately conduct and document laboratory tests and tasks.
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You will learn to follow and conduct risk assessments, work safely in a laboratory, follow procedures, perform tasks, use specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, record accurate data, interpret results, apply scientific techniques to present data, and understand the legal requirements for your industry, i.e., HASWA, COSHH, DSEAR.
Our goal is to work with you, developing your lab skills, so you become competent in various test methods and in operating key pieces of equipment.
Responsibilities
- Preparing samples
- Inspection and testing
- Reporting deviations
- Analysis of results
- Perform calibrations
- Maintenance of equipment
- General housekeeping
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for proactively finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business. Laboratory Technicians are expected to work both individually and as part of a team, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work. You must work safely, to legislation and codes of practice, and follow quality procedures to meet the quality standards relevant to your work.
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In addition to technical competence, you will also learn the importance of effective communication with different stakeholders. The programme aims to instil strong values of teamwork, time management and commitment to professional development.
Once you have applied for this vacancy AEA will contact you to organise an interview, if your application meets the required criteria. We will contact you using the details you provide us with in your application and would ask if you would regularly check and reply asap so that you do not miss this opportunity. *New applicants who meet the entry requirements of the role will be contacted by the Apprentice Employment Agency team to discuss your application and the apprenticeship in further detail. Please ensure you provide up to date contact details and check your junk in case of redirected emails. Failure to respond to communications will result in your application being withdrawn.
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