Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Parker)

General Description

This Laboratory apprentice will learn skills, gain knowledge, and build experience through on-the-job training, under the guidance of experienced colleagues. This role involves tasks such as adhering to workplace procedures, following health and safety guidance, updating training records, and completing tasks to gain a qualification.

Main Duties

This Laboratory apprentice will learn skills, gain knowledge, and build experience  through on-the-job training, under the guidance of experienced colleagues. This role involves tasks such as adhering to workplace procedures, following health and safety guidance, updating training records, and completing tasks to gain a qualification.

Learn and Develop Laboratory Skills

As an employee-in-training, the apprentice must exhibit an enthusiasm and aptitude for Science. They display an eagerness to build their knowledge and are willing to put in the effort to develop their skills.

Attend Training Classes

Apprenticeships typically involve on-the-job training as well as attending training courses.

Adhere to Health and Safety Regulations

Health and safety regulations are important and must be adhered to, which includes Parker standards as well as comply to legal regulations.

Complete Training Assignments

The Apprentice needs to complete all homework to build their knowledge and skillset and to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship which could involve study time outside of work hours.

Follow Company Processes

The Apprentice needs to follow all rules established by their managers and by Parker.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

All jobs are accountable for producing a range of outputs (end results).

List 6 to 8 outputs of the job.

You will embark upon a 2-year scheme combining both practical and theoretical skills, and you will gain valuable insight into aspects of laboratory practice required to release materials to manufacture, monitor working environments, assist scientists in research and technical support activities.

Throughout your apprenticeship you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to work as a member of the laboratory team.

The apprenticeship will involve day release to achieve BTEC (level 3) in a science disipline and on-the job training to achieve NVQ  (level 3).

You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels with a professional and flexible approach to work to support the business on a wide variety of tasks

You must demonstrate a high level of problem solving and teamworking skills to ensure efficient generation of robust data. You will be expected to participate in high performance team (HPT) activities.

You must be able to work under pressure to support production requirements as and when required applying a methodical approach with good attention to detail.

Desired Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Highly motivated and results focused with a good eye for detail

Desire to assist the culture of continuous improvement.

Good record-keeping skills.

Commitment to personal and team development.

Ability to use own initiative and manage personal workload.

Adhere to Health & Safety Policies.

Demonstrate a flexible approach

Personal Qualities

Customer focused

Practical approach to problem solving

Positive and committed attitude

Desired Qualifications

The successful applicant will have A*-C / 9-4 in maths and English GCSEs (or equivalent)

Future Prospects

Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship

Things to Consider

The BTEC will start September 2022