The Laboratory Technician assists the Laboratory Manager in the development of formulations, evaluating chemicals and creating performance data for the promotion of Azelis products and inclusion in customer formulation projects. This is an exciting and varied role for the right candidate, with a willingness to learn and be challenged.
Salary will be reviewed after 12 months up to £28,000.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 AM – 5.00 PM (37.5 hours per week, 1 hour lunch break).
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
1. Support and partially drive development and testing of new formulations, applications, and chemistries.
2. Support and develop innovative product concepts to reach new customers and application areas.
3. Assist in the development and implementation of test methods.
4. Carry out performance tests and qualitative evaluations of current and new Azelis ingredients.
5. Support sampling process for customers, seminars, and exhibitions.
6. Collaborate with the sales team to support project development and troubleshoot formulation issues.
7. Work with Marketing to promote the key attributes of products and formulations.
8. Document and report formulation development.
9. Actively maintain safety, maintenance, and quality standards.
10. Keep track of stock levels and order lab consumables.
11. Align with the Group’s Sustainability Strategy into laboratory-related actions and contribute actively and timely to the implementation of the sustainability KPIs.
Where you’ll work
Foxholes Business Park, John Tate Road, Hertford.
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
CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED.
Your training course
Laboratory technician (level 3), Equal to A level.
Your training plan
Through the training provider, CSR Scientific Training, you will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship which will include:
1. Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician.
2. On-the-job competency training.
3. Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required).
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Sutton Coldfield (if BTEC is included).
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.
Requirements
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (grade 4)
* Chemistry (grade C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
About this company
Azelis Group is one of the world's leading innovators in the distribution of specialty chemicals. Founded in 2001, Azelis Group has expanded both organically and through acquisitions. Today, we are present on every continent, in 67 countries, with over 116 offices, more than 70 laboratories and over 4,200 employees. Every day, we offer fully integrated, innovative solutions with a strong value proposition: “Innovation through formulation”. Our aim and promise is to use our expertise and market knowledge to innovate through our various technical laboratories, combining ingredients and ideas to create opportunities. Sustainable development is also at the heart of what we do. Thanks to our expertise and innovations, we are helping to build a resilient and responsible company. We respond to the needs of our various stakeholders while being vigilant about our impact on the environment and systematically seeking to reduce it.
Upon successful completion, you would be eligible to continue your apprenticeship journey with Azelis to increase your domain knowledge and expertise.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 31 March 2025.
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