Job Description
Apprenticeship Level 3 - Seeking candidates with A levels only
What you’ll need (Technical Requirements):
* You will have completed your A-levels. This role requires candidates to have A-levels as their highest qualification. Candidates with further qualifications will be ineligible for this role.
* You will have completed your GCSE’s or equivalent studies including level 2 English and Math.
Location - Milton Keynes
What are the eligibility requirements for this apprenticeship?
We abide by the eligibility requirements laid out for apprenticeship funding by the UK Department of Education. Notably:
* You must have eligible residency status and the right to work in the UK.
* Be 16 years old or older.
* You must not be in full-time education, or enrolled in or have completed an education course higher than the level offered in this apprenticeship.
* Non-UK nationals must have lived in the UK for at least three years on the first day of starting the apprenticeship.
* You cannot be undertaking another apprenticeship.
Who we are…?
For more than a century, our organisation has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our organisation continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
Which team will I be working in?
As an apprentice, you will be working within our Quality Control team within our Animal Health division, located in Milton Keynes.
Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.
Our Quality Control team ensures every single raw material, intermediate and finished product is tested to demonstrate that it has been manufactured, processed, packaged, stored, and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements.
What will my job responsibilities look like?
Our 24-Month Junior Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity for those eager to take their first steps into a career as a laboratory scientist.
You will get the opportunity to collaborate and support on a variety of projects throughout your apprenticeship programme that will support you in your learning and achieving your qualifications.
A Laboratory Technician apprentice will get the opportunity to learn:
* To use specified laboratory equipment and prepare for and perform laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures, and methods.
* To work safely in a laboratory environment and to follow quality procedures.
* How to produce, analyse and interpret scientific information and data effectively.
* Recognise problems and apply appropriate quality management systems to identify causes and implement solutions.
* Sample management.
* Equipment calibration.
* Raw material testing, sampling and identification.
* Antigen and Final product testing (pH, conductivity, density, aluminum...).
* Filing of raw data.
* Ensure cleanliness levels in laboratory are maintained.
* Perform COSHH and Risk assessments.
* Gain an understanding of our systems, tools and processes we use in our team and how to apply them to required tasks.
Other Considerations
* The role may require standing or sitting for long hours each workday.
* On-site presence throughout Monday to Friday.
What qualification will I be studying during my apprenticeship?
You will be studying towards the Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship. You will also be studying towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Sciences which is an externally recognized qualification and awards UCAS points.
How will the apprenticeship be structured?
You will spend 4 days a week working as an employee within the Quality Control team and 1 day a week studying towards your qualification. Your studies will be conducted virtually (so you do not need to travel to the college/provider to study).
Start Date: Jan 2025
Current Employees apply: HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply: HERE
Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Job Posting End Date: 02/21/2025
Requisition ID: R299219
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