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An Exciting Opportunity in Our Laboratory
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our laboratory where we are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with a passion for science. Your focus will be required to support the senior science technicians within the science department to support the delivery of practical science.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What You'll Do at Work
- Ensuring the safety of equipment, laboratories, and preparation areas, including:
- Testing of science apparatus
- Daily visual checks of gas, electricity and water supplies
- Safe storage of hazardous apparatus and chemicals
- Monitoring and maintenance of hazardous sources
- Maintain accurate inventories of departmental resources
- Assess future stock requirements and place orders as required for departmental resources and stationery
- Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs within the department and liaise with Line Manager regarding more serious maintenance issues
- Prepare and set out apparatus at the start of a lesson
- Support the lecturer where needed during the lesson
- Clean and remove apparatus at the end of each lesson
- Review and reorganise the storage of apparatus on a regular basis
- Be aware of and work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, including the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018
- Comply with the Colleges policies and procedures at all times
- Under supervision, undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation
- Attend all college sessions and hand in assessments on time
- Actively engage with NVQ and EPA activities in the workplace to support progression
- Perform their duties in accordance with the College’s Equality Policy, undertaking mandatory training as required by the College
- Show a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, undertaking mandatory training as required by the College
- Demonstrate a commitment to the College’s values and behaviours of Inclusive, Nurturing, Supportive, Pride, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence
- Perform their duties in a manner which respects British values, including individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
- Ensure the health and safety of all staff and resources within their area(s) of responsibility, i.e. delegated responsibility in relation to the nature of the post holder’s duties and personal responsibilities as per Sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Participate in the College’s Performance Management Review Scheme
- Undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) relevant to their post
- Demonstrate core competencies as required by the role
- Embed the College’s whole organisational approach to improving standards of literacy, numeracy and language in line with the national Skills for Life Strategy and the College’s in-house Skill Up programme
- Perform any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time by the Principal and Chief Executive, through the Line Manager
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This job description may be subject to change, following consultation between the post holder and Kirklees College.
Where You'll Work
Huddersfield Centre
Manchester Road
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD1 3LD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Training provider: KIRKLEES COLLEGE
- Training course: Laboratory technician (level 3)
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What You'll Learn
Course Contents
- Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
- Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
- Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
- Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
- Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
- Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
- Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
- Complete documentation proficiently
- Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
- Contribute to the preparation of reports.
- Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e.g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
- Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
- Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
- Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
- Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
- Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
- Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
- Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
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Training Schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
More Training Information
- 1 day per week in college, at Kirklees College, Waterfront Centre in Huddersfield.
- You will complete an End Point Assessment. This will involve the following:
- Knowledge test
- Observation with questioning
- An interview
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
About This Employer
Kirklees College is a large further and higher education provider with over 10,000 students and 300+ courses across seven specialist centres in West Yorkshire. The college serves school leavers, adults, and degree-seeking students through full-time, part-time, and apprenticeship programs https://kirkleescollege.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab).
Company Benefits
You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
After This Apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay here (opens in new tab).
Role of Laboratory Technician.
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