Environmental Laboratory Technician
Skills 4 Pharmacy, Bentley, Doncaster
Environmental Laboratory Technician
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Skills 4 Pharmacy, Bentley, Doncaster
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 20 Aug | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 167c5e5fc02449c8a894b0f810c666e9
Location ref: Bentley, Doncaster
Full Job Description
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
As your skills develop, you'll gain exposure to specialist testing techniques used across environmental and industrial sectors.
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
Entry Requirements:
GCSE Maths, English, and Science (Grade 4/C or above preferred)
Chemistry qualification desirable but not essential
No previous laboratory experience required
Training & Development
You will complete a:
Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
Developing skills in:
- Analytical Testing
- Sample Preparation
- Laboratory Quality Systems
- Scientific Data Recording
- Health & Safety
- Laboratory Equipment Operation, GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 or equivalent.
Personal Qualities
- Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule
- Writing and numeracy skills
- Familiarity with computers / keyboards / typing skills
- Word, Excel, Access - statistics, graphs, data analysis
- General awareness of importance of safety, and in particular safety issues of working in a laboratory.
Skills Required
- Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule
- Basic writing and numeracy skills
- Familiarity with computers / keyboards / typing skills
- Word, Excel, Access - statistics, graphs, data analysis
- General awareness of importance of safety, and in particular safety issues of working in a laboratory., Because of the technical experience you will gain from working in a laboratory, you will gain skills which many graduates have yet to develop. If you have practical ability, ability to solve problems and good communication skills there are opportunities for progression towards higher qualifications.