Apprentice Laboratory Scientist

Introduction

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. 

About the Employer

Our first-class processing and manufacturing capabilities are purpose-built to bring choice, control and flexibility at any scale. With facilities worldwide, we help you get the best out of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices. 

Chopped? In a paste? As a powder? We can provide almost any ingredient format to support your needs. We also invest in the latest technology to ensure food safety and quality standards. 

For greater efficiency and sustainability, we strategically locate our facilities near key growing regions and major markets. For example, our soluble coffee processing occurs in Spain, Brazil, and Vietnam where we’re building a third site while our cocoa processing spans Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the USA.

What You'll Do

www.ofi.com

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.

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 may include:

• 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.

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.

Training Outcome

• On completion of the apprenticeship, successful candidates could secure a role in a successful, dynamic company

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Punctual
• Enthusiastic

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English, Maths and Science plus 2 others - Grade 4 or above
• Essential - A Level - one science plus two additional subjects - Pass or above
• Essential - or BTEC or T Level (A Level equivalent) - Science related - Pass or above

Course Information

Course: Scientist (level 6)

Level: 6

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30, including 30 mins paid lunch break.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: TIRO TRAINING LTD