What you will do in your working day
The Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship will be embedded within our Biology Department where we undertake research to discover therapies for serious diseases. The successful apprentice will need a character that is reliable and diligent, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work undertaken.
In particular, this role will involve working to support our molecular cloning and protein expression teams where we generate tool reagents (nucleic acids, proteins and cells) that are instrumental in keeping our in-house projects running. The role will entail the understanding and use of every aspect of plasmid DNA in research and experiments using state-of-the-art scientific equipment. You will be imbedded within a wider organisation that is dedicated to drug discovery and benefit from the passion and knowledge of your colleagues. Regular discussions, talks and presentations from within and outside of the organisation will allow you to learn about and understand disease biology, the drug discovery process and how medicines work.
Understanding and working to strict safety and ethical guidelines is paramount to this role. The apprentice will be expected to work both individually and as part of a laboratory team. With appropriate time, training and experience, they will be able to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality, accuracy and recording of the work that is undertaken. They will be proactive in finding solutions to problems and helping identify ways to improve processes.
The training you will be getting
* Qualification to be delivered: BSc (Hons) Degree in Applied Bioscience
* Apprenticeship Standard: Level 6 Laboratory Scientist
* Training Provider: University of Kent
* Delivery model: Training to be provided will be a mixture of on-site training, e-learning and block release with Kent
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business. The training will expose the apprentice to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector.