Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
Skills 4 Pharmacy, Brownlow Fold, Bolton
Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
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Skills 4 Pharmacy, Brownlow Fold, Bolton
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 3 days ago, 20 Aug | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 8185f922c0fb45cf90899cf7c936768b
Location ref: Brownlow Fold, Bolton
Full Job Description
As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day work of the laboratory, assisting with testing, preparing samples and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. You will be trained and supported throughout the apprenticeship.
Key duties include:
Assisting with laboratory tests and experiments under supervision
Preparing samples, materials and equipment for testing
Accurately recording results and maintaining laboratory records
Cleaning, maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment
Following health & safety procedures and quality standards
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Working as part of a team to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy
An interest in science and laboratory work
Good attention to detail and organisational skills
Willingness to learn and follow instructions
Basic IT skills
GCSEs (or predicted grades), particularly Maths and Science, are desirable but not essential, 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.