Level 3 Cosmetic Chemical Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

The apprentice is expected to work closely with the Development team assuring all the necessary quality checks and lab duties are performed on time and as planned. This apprenticeship represents a significant opportunity for someone who wishes to start a career in the sciences, or particularly the cosmetic industry.

Annual wage

£12,480 to £22,308 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Starting salary of £18,000 - £21,000 per year (dependant on age & experience)

Training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch break).

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

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

Administration

Booking in new raw materials and ensuring these are risk assessed before use
Collation, filing and reporting of test results (stability/challenge/compatibility/user trials)
Collate and publish internal product paperwork to aid PIF (product information file) preparation
Manage and maintain paperwork ensuring all files are up to date

Laboratory

Small-scale bulk manufacture; up to 5kg manufacturing of cosmetic formulations for testing purposes
Maintaining stock levels of raw materials and consumables
Helping to ensure the lab is a clean, orderly, and purposeful environment
Quality control of raw materials and the associated paperwork (checking viscosity, smell, pH, appearance, etc)
Stability assessment and paperwork

Where you’ll work

Unit 8, Eleven Mile Lane

Suton

Wymondham

NR18 9JL

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

TIRO TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
Complete documentation proficiently
Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
Contribute to the preparation of reports.
Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
Complete documentation proficiently
Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
Contribute to the preparation of reports.
Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results

Your training plan

Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship.

You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Ellipsis Brands who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

Requirements

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
Administrative skills

About this company

Norfolk-based company Ellipsis Brands is a fast-growing cosmetics business, focused on creating and growing distinctive new brands in personal care. Ellipsis sells to many UK retailers and directly to retailers and distributors around the globe, as well as online. Ellipsis products include but are not limited to emulsions (creams, gels, etc), oil blends (including fragranced products), washes, cleansers, serums, in both hot and cold-filled products. The apprentice must feel confident and happy to operate machinery such as heating plates, pH meters, viscometers, high-shear mixers, and overhead stirrers. There will be sufficient training if the apprentice is not familiar with the equipment listed.

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

Company benefits

- 22 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, (added bonus you also get your birthday off!) - End of quarter drinks - ‘Pizza Fridays’ on the last day of the month - Free onsite parking - Pension scheme - company contribution of 3%

After this apprenticeship

Our goal is to transform you into a fully competent member of the Ellipsis team, ideally open to accepting a full-time, permanent position within the team, with opportunities for exciting progression in the future.
Through ‘on-the-job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career and the business as a whole.
This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TIRO TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286921.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 29 November)

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