Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

Thanks to our continued growth, Evans Vanodine has a new opportunity within our Microbiology department. We are a manufacturer of hygiene chemicals, exporting to over 80 countries worldwide. We are a family business with family values, and you'll be joining a friendly, collaborative workplace with opportunities to develop and grow.

Annual wage: £20,000 a year
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Training course: Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours: Evans Vanodine works a compressed four-day week, so standard working hours are Monday to Thursday, 7am to 4:30pm.
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 30 January
Duration: 2 years
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

Ensure compliance with all related UKAS requirements regarding producing growth media and other associated procedures.
Prepare media according to procedures in SOPM and accurately record preparation on SharePoint system and maintain sufficient stocks for testing.
Perform Quality Control tests on media and accurately record results.
Carry out daily equipment checks and calibrations.
Use equipment for sterilisation and make relevant records of parameters.
Perform and maintain clear records of environmental checks.
Assist with sampling and processing cosmetic products.
Assist with washing and prepare glassware for sterilisation as required, carry out housekeeping duties and complete records where appropriate.
Follow all procedures for Cosmetic products e.g. sampling and testing of cosmetic products, raw materials and water, manufacturing area environmental monitoring and cosmetic production water testing.
Any other reasonable duties relevant to the role.

Where you’ll work

BRIERLEY ROAD

WALTON SUMMIT CENTRE

BAMBER BRIDGE

PRESTON

PR5 8AH

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

COGENT SSC 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

Training will take place remotely, and we will provide time in the working week to complete your learning. You will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by your manager and the training provider.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Mathematics (grade 5)
Maths (grade 5)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 5)

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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Evans Vanodine is an expert in the manufacture of hygiene chemicals, devoted to quality and innovation, exporting to over 80 countries worldwide. We are a family business with family values which have guided us for over 100 years. Our greatest strength and asset is our people, and as part of #TeamEvans you'll be joining a friendly, collaborative workplace with opportunities to develop and grow.

http://www.evansvanodine.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata based on condensed hours). • Attendance voucher scheme (after 12 months' service). • Employee assistance programme. • Company pension. • On-site canteen. • Free parking.

After this apprenticeship

Employment will continue after completion of the apprenticeship, and Evans Vanodine will continue to support career progression in the Microbiology team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EVANS VANODINE INTERNATIONAL PLC

Kirsty Sanderson

ksanderson@evansvanodine.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288789.

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Closes in 12 days (Friday 6 December at 11:59pm)

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