Microbiologist - Laboratory technician Apprenticeship L3 – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

You will work with our QA microbiology lab which serves our Bournville, Chirk and Marlbrook manufacturing plants. Working and learning alongside experienced microbiology technicians alongside a team leader - you will support the QA lab and quality function continue to improve, plan for the future and focus on what matters most.

Wage

£18,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£18k - £21k with annual pay increases linked to performance

Training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday (8am - 4pm)

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 12 May

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Primary Accountabilities/Responsibilities:   

Media preparation, be involved in equipment calibration daily, general laboratory house keeping 
Sample preparation 
Environmental swabbing  
Ensure compliance to the Mondelez GLP standard
Basic maintenance of laboratory equipment
Admin and revision of existing documents  
Waste management  
Stock control  
Sample collection: Subject to licence. (Company Van available)

Long term Development:

Carry out routine microbiological analysis of raw materials, WIP, and finished product to the agreed specifications and sampling rates
PCR analysis
Implementation and maintenance of the Environmental Sampling Programme (to include sampling and data analysis) 
Preparation of samples for analysis and the associated testing matrices (e.g. media preparation)
Accurate and timely results reporting in SAP (or external system for non-production samples)
Data analysis, results reporting and interpretation
Participate in relevant QC and proficiency schemes 
Provide cover and assistance for other laboratory staff as required
Assist the wider manufacturing quality department when required to support plant based GMP audits and external audits

Where you’ll work

Bournville
Birmingham
B30 2LU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

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 the 2 years - you will be based onsite at Cadburys Bournville site where you will be supported day to day by your manager and buddy/mentor. 

The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Sutton Coldfield/Birmingham City Centre. Travel expenses will be covered for these sessions. 

More training information

Training provider - Through the training provider, CSR Scientific Training, you will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship which will include: 

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification –Level 3 Laboratory Technician 
On-the-job competency training 
Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required) 
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

english (grade 4 or above)
maths (grade 4 or above)
science (grade 4 or above)

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

we are looking for a candidate with excellent communication & relationship building skills as well as a meticulous attention to detail

About this company

Mondelēz International has been making treats such as Cadbury, Maynard’s Bassetts, Philadelphia and Ritz in the UK for nearly two hundred years. We employ over 4,000 colleagues across nine UK sites, comprising six factories and three R&D centres, two of which are global research hubs. Proudly, every new chocolate product we make in 150 countries starts life in Bournville.

https://www.mondelezinternational.com/careers/jobs/job?jobid=R-134062&jobtitle=Microbiologist+-+Labo (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

27 days annual leave and access employee benefits scheme

After this apprenticeship

Long term development:

Carry out routine microbiological analysis of raw materials, WIP, and finished product to the agreed specifications and sampling rates
PCR analysis
Implementation and maintenance of the Environmental Sampling Programme (to include sampling and data analysis) 
Preparation of samples for analysis and the associated testing matrices (e.g. media preparation)
Accurate and timely results reporting in SAP (or external system for non-production samples)
Data analysis, results reporting and interpretation
Participate in relevant QC and proficiency schemes
Provide cover and assistance for other laboratory staff as required
Assist the wider manufacturing quality department when required to support plant based GMP audits and external audits

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