Laboratory Scientist Apprentice (Level 6)
Location
Shrewsbury, Shropshire | United Kingdom
Job description
What you will do in your working day
LET'S TELL YOU MORE
Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Laboratory Scientist Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.
Entering an Apprenticeship scheme with us involves working towards the role of a fully-fledged professional, earning a salary, whilst also being able to maintain a sense of academic achievement. At Severn Trent we provide the perfect mix between hands-on experience and a formal qualification, enabling our apprentices to make a real lasting difference to our customers and communities, not just for now, but far into the future.
You'll be supported every step of the way, by your line manager and mentor.
Working alongside our laboratory scientist team, you'll be a key player in:
- Carrying out water quality testing, to prescribed microbiology methods
- Taking responsibility for the quality of the work you undertake.
- The role will allow you to analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant scientific information.
- You will gain knowledge of Water Quality testing procedures and standards.
- You will add value to Severn Trent by responding to Water Quality incidents or issues.
- Identifying, and reporting of key results on the Quality of water to drive the correct response to meet Water Quality Regulations and protect public health.
The training you will be getting Within our Laboratory Scientist team you will complete the Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship standard, allowing you to develop the skills & experience required to become an expert, while earning a Bachelor's Degree in a scientific discipline relevant to the job role.
You'll combine on-the-job learning with formal, nationally recognised development training. A Personal Development Plan will help drive your career progression, set, agreed & regularly reviewed with your line manager.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.
We'd love you to be someone with...
- A 'can do' attitude - willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
- A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
- Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving.
- No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you'll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
- Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship By the end of this programme, you will take up a Laboratory Analyst role, where you will be able to put your skills to action.
There may be opportunities in either the Shrewsbury or Nottingham location. A work pattern which includes weekends and times outside office hours is required, as is participation in standby.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience
Qualifications A Level or equivalent Including a Scientific discipline (Grade At least 104 UCAS Points) Essential
Things to consider * Please note start date of Mon 2nd Sep is approximate and subject to change dependant on role * Completed applications must be submitted by 29th March 2024 * Check your diary - face to face assessments will run from 7th May - 27th June * You will need to be at least 18 years when starting this apprenticeship #J-18808-Ljbffr
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