Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Skills4Science is looking for a Chemical Laboratory Technician Apprentice to support our client’s growing analytical testing team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical laboratory experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Requirements

• Interest in chemistry and laboratory science
• Strong attention to detail
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to follow procedures accurately
• Strong organisational skills
• Basic IT competency
• Reliable and professional approach
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop
• GCSE maths, English, and Science (Grade 4/C or above preferred). A chemistry qualification desirable but not essential
• No previous laboratory experience required

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for chemical analysis
• Assist with laboratory testing procedures
• Operate analytical equipment under supervision
• Record and interpret test data
• Maintain laboratory documentation and records
• Follow quality assurance procedures
• Assist with sample receipt and tracking
• Support equipment calibration and maintenance
• Learn laboratory best practices and testing standards
• Maintain a clean and organised laboratory environment
• Follow strict health, safety, and environmental procedures
• 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