QC Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Summary

We are looking to recruit a apprentices QC Technician at our Penistone site to carry out the testing and analysis of a wide range of carbon products and related materials. These include anode materials, friction products, carburisers, and formulated products such as refractory coatings and forging lubricants.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, shifts tbc.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 5 May
Duration: 2 years 5 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

This will be an active role, taking samples of raw materials and finished products from the shop floor to ensure they meet the required specifications.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing technical department in a dynamic and future-oriented working environment. Reporting to the Quality Manager, and working under the daily supervision of other site managers, the successful applicant will be required to undertake the following duties:

Key Responsibilities:

Routine sampling and testing of incoming raw materials and finished products using a wide range of analytical equipment and test methods e.g., particle size analysis, XRD, solids content, density, ash content, viscosity, pH, TGA, BET, SEM/EDX (Full training will be provided)
Accepting or rejecting materials based on documented specifications and raising non-compliance reports
Preparation of samples for use in laboratory analysis, R&D or as finished goods samples for customers
Working to strict quality protocols using standard laboratory practices and SOPs
Reporting of work in a timely and accurate manner
Administrative duties e.g., receiving of deliveries and production data entry
General maintenance of laboratory areas and equipment

Where you’ll work

Phoenix Works

Thurlstone

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S36 9QU

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

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

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

Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard.

1 day per week in college, at Kirklees College, Waterfront Centre in Huddersfield.

You will complete an End Point Assessment this will involve the following:

Knowledge test
Observation with questioning
An interview

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (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
Organisation skills
Team working
Preferably chemistry backgro
Ability to work independently

Other requirements

Working in a manufacturing environment with carbon based products, which in its fine powder form is almost dust like.

About this company

James Durrans & Sons Ltd. is a world leader in the manufacture and supply of carbon-based products and coatings for the metal forming industry. We are a family-owned group of companies established in 1863, with sites worldwide. Our headquarters are based near Sheffield, UK.

After this apprenticeship

Once our apprentice has completed their Apprenticeship, subject to vacancies at the time, there will be an opportunity to apply for further employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Tamara

apprenticeships@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303008.

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