Summary
As a member of the faculty’s technical team, you will provide day to day operational support to the technical services provision within the Faculty of Science and Health supporting teaching, research, innovation and commercial activities across all 4 Schools.
Wage
£23,152 a year
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 08:30 to 17:15, Friday, 08:30 to 16:15
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Friday 1 August
Duration
1 year 9 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* To assist with cleaning, disinfection, maintenance and preparation of laboratory/simulation materials, equipment and facilities used for teaching, projects and research in accordance with Health and Safety and University policies
* To ensure that the teaching and research areas are kept tidy, maintaining loans records for equipment and materials
* To develop the skills to assist academic staff with the development and testing of experiments used within practical classes and student projects, which may include supporting via computer packages, internet or technology enhanced learning
* To assist with the preparation of teaching materials using computer packages, the internet and technology enhanced learning
* To develop the skills to operate basic equipment where there is a standard operating procedure
* Assisting with Student Recruitment events other associated marketing events providing information to students, which may include evenings and weekends
* Aiding the preparation of teaching materials using, computer packages, including the internet
* Undertaking routine administration in support of the above
Where you’ll work
Faculty of Science & Health
New St. Michael's Building
White Swan Road
Portsmouth
PO1 2DT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
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
As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to study the following through this Apprenticeship:
* Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Applied Science
* Apprenticeship in Laboratory Technician Level 3
* English and maths if required
More training information
This apprenticeship will require a college day release during term time at out South Downs Campus in Waterlooville.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Biology (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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Good Knowledge of MS Office
* Clean to a high standard
Other requirements
Initial applications must be made via HSDC. If a candidate is to be considered for interview, they will be contacted individually asking them to apply via the University webpages, before being invited to the formal selection process. The selection day will be in May 2025