Job description
Laboratory Technician apprenticeship - Quest Healthcare
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a career in lab tech. This role consists of various routine laboratory operations and you will gain a level 3 qualification as a laboratory technician.
Apprenticeship summary
- Annual wage: £12,675
- Monday - Friday (Shifts to be confirmed)
- Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week
- Expected duration: 24 Months
Please not if you have a degree in science you will be overqualified for this role.
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Use analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as: Ion chromatography / Spectroscopy (infrared and ultraviolet, amongst others)
- Interpreting data and adhering to strict guidelines on documentation when recording data
- Reporting scientific results
- Use a range of analytical techniques, instrumentation and software
- Develop new techniques for the analysis of drug products and chemicals
- Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Laboratory technician level 3 standard.
You will be working towards the Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship at Level 3, which will be supported by both a mentor within the School and your Apprenticeship Assessor.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential full-time employment.
Requirements and prospects
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade A-C (4-9)) essential
About the employer
Quest Healthcare is a UK-based pharmaceutical company, specialising in the manufacture of life saving aseptic, non-sterile and clinical trial medicinal products; quality is central to the ethos of the company. Our purpose built facility is licensed by the MHRA; the General Pharmaceutical Council and quality audited both by the NHS and Industry Quality Control personnel.
Employer
Quest Healthcare
http://www.questhealthcare.co.uk/
Address
14-16 Phoenix Park, Avenue Close, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 4NU