Apprentice Technical Assistant (Laboratory Scientist - Bioscience)

QIAGEN MANCHESTER LIMITED

Manchester, M13 0BH

Closes in 12 days (Friday 29 November)

Posted on 6 November 2024

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Summary

QIAGEN Manchester is a world leading centre for molecular diagnostic applications focusing in the areas of personalized healthcare in oncology and infectious disease. We have a diverse, collaborative, safe and engaging team and is a fantastic choice to begin a rewarding career.

Annual wage
£23,810 a year

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Salary is set as National Minimum Wage, but with additional benefits such as annual bonus.

Training course
Laboratory scientist (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Overtime is occasionally offered on a voluntary basis.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Carrying out the practical elements of studies which can include: sample ordering, sample receipt, DNA and RNA extraction using manual extraction kits and or automated instruments; PCR manual setup and or using automated instruments; Gel electrophoresis; NGS Library preparation; Sequencing; Precision serial dilutions; Handling and processing of biological samples
  • Conducting general maintenance and lab safety activities (equipment maintenance, consumable orders, receipt of material, lab stocking, housekeeping and similar activities)
  • Support the planning, execution and reporting of laboratory work and experiments
  • Accurate recording of laboratory work and experiments in laboratory notebooks or worksheets
  • Adherence to COSHH and Health & Safety requirements
  • Working as part of the product development team to ensure a safe and efficient laboratory environment

Where you’ll work

Qiagen Manchester Ltd

CityLabs 2.0

Manchester

M13 0BH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Laboratory scientist (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Identify and use the scientific approaches appropriate to one specialist discipline required to solve problems, support new investigations and follow-up experiments in the laboratory.
  • Appraise scientific experimentation, independently design and implement new processes according to relevant literature and other data sources interrogated using data mining techniques and input from colleagues.
  • Support appraisal of scientific experimentation with numerical and statistical analysis.
  • Work autonomously to analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific data and present the results of laboratory work and problem solving clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
  • Comply with regulations including compliance with business rules pertaining to record keeping, data integrity, traceability & confidentiality.
  • Promote and ensure the application of quality standards, safe working practices and compliance with risk management systems relevant to the workplace in own work and the work of others.
  • Use creative thinking and problem solving techniques such as root cause analysis, to challenge assumptions, innovate, make new proposals and build on existing ideas.
  • Autonomously plan and prioritise tasks, review and evaluate progress against objectives and investigate alternative scenarios.
  • Contribute to the development of specific technical projects across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ensure that targets are met and maintained, within own area of responsibility, whilst complying with defined company procedures and legislative requirements.
  • Lead continuous performance improvement within the scientific and technical environment using process mapping & analysis and root cause analysis that is informed by other appropriate principles, such as lean, six sigma, project and change management.

Your training plan

Laboratory Scientist (degree) Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Training will be offered in goods receipt, research and development, Design Control, and professional workplace behaviour
  • This is via multiple learning methods, such as reading methodology, face to face training, practical hands on trainig, and coaching from experienced members of staff.
  • The split between learning and working can be flexible but we typically offer one day a week release for study days
  • The position is for 4 years, after which successful candidates will achieve a BSc (Hons) Bioscience degree from MMU

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
  • Maths (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Developing diagnostic assays is within a regulated industry to maintain quality of product and thus patient safety. Successful candidates must have great attention to detail, ability to understand and adhere to standard operating procedures, and maintain high quality records. Training and guidance will be given throughout the apprenticeship.

About this company

QIAGEN serves more than 500,000 customers around the globe, all seeking answers from the building blocks of life – DNA, RNA and proteins. We deliver Sample to Insight solutions for molecular testing, propelling our customers from start to finish to unlock new insights. This is how we make improvements in life possible.

https://www.qiagen.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Annual Bonus, gym membership payments, dental and healthcare plans.

After this apprenticeship

  • Following completion of the apprenticeship this leads to progression in the scientific Specialist track

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

QIAGEN MANCHESTER LIMITED

Lucy Colgan

lucy.colgan@qiagen.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285996.

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Closes in 12 days (Friday 29 November)

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Company’s application instructions

Either browse to role "Apprentice Technical Assistant" or search for code EMEA04722 to find the open position: click on the position link. On the position summary page, click on the "Apply Online" button on the upper right then follow the instructions.