Queen's University Belfast
Apprentice Technician
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The School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast is seeking an Apprentice Technician to join its Technical Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a rewarding technical career through a structured three-year apprenticeship combining practical, academic and workplace-based learning.
Working alongside experienced technicians and researchers, you will receive training to support world-class analytical facilities, including mass spectrometry, NMR, thermal analysis and elemental analysis, while also developing skills in the University's specialist scientific glassblowing workshop. You will gain experience in laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, scientific techniques, health and safety, and technical problem-solving, supported by dedicated mentoring throughout your apprenticeship.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will be appointed to a permanent Technician position within the University. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in science, engineering or practical technical work who is keen to develop specialist skills in a research-intensive university environment.
Please note that the successful applicant must be able to start by 1 September 2026 in order to commence the college based qualification/study element of the apprenticeship.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a genuine interest in science, engineering and practical technical work. You should be keen to learn new skills, work as part of a team, and develop your knowledge through a combination of workplace training and formal study. You should be able to demonstrate an interest in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or laboratory science, together with a basic understanding of health and safety in a practical environment.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are methodical, reliable and eager to develop practical skills. Good communication skills, basic IT skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team will be advantageous. Previous practical or laboratory experience is welcome but not essential, as full training and mentoring will be provided throughout the apprenticeship.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following:
Essential Criteria:
- Hold or be about to obtain a minimum of 5 GCSE's A*-C (9-4:) or equivalent (e.g. NVQ level 2) to include Maths, English and a relevant subject(s) (e.g. Chemistry).
- Proven basic knowledge of regulations and procedures, including H&S requirements.
- Demonstrable knowledge and interest in the subject of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, laboratory science and technical work.
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To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.
What we offer
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.
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