Summary
You will assist teachers and the science technician by providing technical support to enhance learning. This involves organising, preparing and maintaining teaching spaces and equipment for students. You will also help prepare materials, resources and equipment for science lessons as instructed, all whilst working towards a Level 3 qualification.
Wage
£20,301.97 a year
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Mon - Thurs, 08:00 - 16:00 Fri, 08:00 - 15:30.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 25 August
Duration
2 years 4 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
* Preparing equipment for practical lessons involving tasks like mixing solutions, calibrating instruments, and arranging materials based on the needs of each experiment.
* Assist in the cleaning, storing and performing basic troubleshooting on lab equipment to make sure everything works properly and safely.
* Safely handling and disposing of chemicals whilst adhering to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act.
* To comply with the companies' policies and procedures at all times.
* To handle data with confidentiality in line with GDPR
* To assist in recognising problems and using scientific methods to rectify them.
* To comply with Hazardous area classification and DSEAR.
* To assist with the ordering of materials for practical lessons.
* To assist in the preparation and carrying out of lab experiments and monitoring of students during practical lessons.
* Assist in data collection and recording during experiments.
* Keep appropriate records of safety checks and risk assessments as required.
* To assist in the repair of equipment apparatus.
* To participate in and maintain CPD.
Where you’ll work
Warmfield Avenue
Wakefield
WF1 4SF
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
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
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
This is an apprenticeship where the successful apprentice will predominately work for 37 hours at Outwood Academy City Fields (WF1 4SF), with studying to take place at University Centre (LS3 1AA).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (grade 4)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
Please apply as soon as possible, the vacancy may close early if a successful candidate is identified.