Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Scientists at Blackley who develop speciality chemicals to improve the aesthetics and durability of inks, coatings and composites. You’ll complete a Level 6 Laboratory Scientist apprenticeship over 4 years, receiving on the job training and development alongside studying for a BSc Honours degree.

Annual wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Laboratory scientist (degree) (level 6)
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm, with half an hour lunch break.
40 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

You’ll gain experience in a range of laboratories at our site in Blackley and develop a broad understanding of our chemistries, the test and technique fundamentals that are used to characterise and qualify them, along with an analytical mindset to create fundamental knowledge and critical problem-solving skills. You’ll be working as part of our team on real projects providing a high standard of laboratory work that supports the requests of our stakeholders.
You’ll develop technical and business knowledge to build a solid foundation for your future career and be given the opportunity to train at a level that matches your technical experience as you progress through the Apprenticeship.
Alongside your work-based learning you’ll study towards your BSc (Hons) Laboratory Scientist (Chemical Science) degree with Manchester Metropolitan University.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, a flexible approach to their work and be an open communicator.
What you will be doing:
Learning through our development programme and appointed mentors
Providing support to tactical and strategic projects across the departmental operation
Building your knowledge and practical skills to be an effective contributor
Demonstrating the capabilities, you have learnt to further enhance the programme
Develop and grow a project management and communication mindset
Provide your thoughts and ideas on topics when opportunities arise
Look for opportunities to continuously improve safety, quality and efficiency
Look to promote the company, the department and yourself
Who we are looking for:
Eagerness to learn and develop in different parts of laboratory practices
Be comfortable with and interested in working within a laboratory
Good written and verbal communication skills, including telephone skills
Accurate data entry skills and keen attention to detail
Good general organisational skills, including planning and prioritisation
A good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Where you’ll work

Hexagon Tower

Crumpsall Vale

Manchester

M9 8GQ

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

Apprentices work full-time whilst studying towards a BSc (Hons) Laboratory scientist (Chemical Science) degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as a Level 6 degree apprenticeship
Students study a tutor-supported e-distance learning curriculum and attend residential schools. The work-based projects, negotiated with employers, offer students the opportunity to apply their learning directly to their organisation
The programme is primarily taught through tutor-supported online study, part-time over four years
Apprentices will attend a two-day induction at the University to help them get to know each other and balance undergraduate study with working full-time. They will also attend a week-long residential at our campus in central Manchester once a year, in addition to a two day mini-residential in the first year

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

A Level in:

Various (with one being Chemistry) (grade BCC (104 UCAS Points))

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Written skills

Other requirements

Lubrizol is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of applicants. All applicants will be considered entirely on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Our application process is very straightforward, simply create a short profile and upload your CV and cover letter. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship.

About this company

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com. We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

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

Company benefits

26.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays), Flexible Working Hours, Onsite gym and restaurant facilities, Free Car Parking.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, candidates may be able to apply for further positions

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296305.

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Closes on Sunday 16 February

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