Apprentice (Laboratory Scientist)
Location
Warrington, Cheshire | United Kingdom
Job description
What you will do in your working day
As an apprentice laboratory scientist, you'll learn key scientific skills and how to ensure that the water that comes out of the tap is of the highest quality. Therefore, ensuring our water is of the quality our customers have learnt to expect.
No two days are ever the same in our science department. Our talented team are always on the go as they work to ensure that the water that reaches our customers is always of the same high standard.
You'll have the chance to join the team and learn key scientific skills, while studying and working towards a rewarding career in the water industry.
During your 60 month apprenticeship, you'll get to grips with lots of different systems and activities that take place in our science department, including Ion Chromatography, Colorimetry and Spectrometry.
What you'll learn from us:
- How to work as part of a dedicated team focussed on ensuring our water quality stays at the highest level
- How to work with a wide range of equipment and systems, as well as follow the company's rigorous health and safety standards
The training you will be getting - Successful apprentices will achieve a Laboratory Science (Bachelor's Degree) Level 6 by the Science Council at Registered Scientist (RSci) level, and endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships
- Apprentice workplace and adhoc block release at Manchester Metropolitan University
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship - Working as a Laboratory Scientist
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Must include Maths, English and Science or Tech (Grade 5 GCSEs, grades A-C or 9-4) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels must include Chemistry or Biology (Grade C or above) Essential #J-18808-Ljbffr
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