Summary
You will work with our QA microbiology lab which serves our Bournville, Chirk and Marlbrook manufacturing plants. Working and learning alongside experienced microbiology technicians alongside a team leader - you will support the QA lab and quality function continue to improve, plan for the future and focus on what matters most.
Wage
£18,000 a year
£18k - £21k with annual pay increases linked to performance
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (8am - 4pm)
36 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 12 May
Duration
2 years
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
Primary Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
* Media preparation, be involved in equipment calibration daily, general laboratory house keeping
* Sample preparation
* Environmental swabbing
* Ensure compliance to the Mondelez GLP standard
* Basic maintenance of laboratory equipment
* Admin and revision of existing documents
* Waste management
* Stock control
* Sample collection: Subject to licence. (Company Van available)
Long term Development:
* Carry out routine microbiological analysis of raw materials, WIP, and finished product to the agreed specifications and sampling rates
* PCR analysis
* Implementation and maintenance of the Environmental Sampling Programme (to include sampling and data analysis)
* Preparation of samples for analysis and the associated testing matrices (e.g. media preparation)
* Accurate and timely results reporting in SAP (or external system for non-production samples)
* Data analysis, results reporting and interpretation
* Participate in relevant QC and proficiency schemes
* Provide cover and assistance for other laboratory staff as required
* Assist the wider manufacturing quality department when required to support plant based GMP audits and external audits
Where you’ll work
Bournville
Birmingham
B30 2LU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED
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
Over the 2 years - you will be based onsite at Cadburys Bournville site where you will be supported day to day by your manager and buddy/mentor.
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Sutton Coldfield/Birmingham City Centre. Travel expenses will be covered for these sessions.
More training information
Training provider - Through the training provider, CSR Scientific Training, you will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship which will include:
* Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification –Level 3 Laboratory Technician
* On-the-job competency training
* Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required)
* 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
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* english (grade 4 or above)
* maths (grade 4 or above)
* science (grade 4 or above)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
we are looking for a candidate with excellent communication & relationship building skills as well as a meticulous attention to detail