Apprentice Laboratory Technician- Victrex

As an Apprentice Laboratory Technician, you'll receive first-class on-the-job training from a dedicated team while earning a competitive salary and working towards a Level 3 qualification in a relevant scientific field.

This opportunity is much more than just a job—it’s a development programme designed to kickstart your career within a business with an exciting agenda. You’ll join a community of apprentices who not only contribute to key business operations but also help shape a culture where everyone at Victrex thrives. Whether you’re interested in joining one of our Employee Representation Groups (ERGs), becoming an ally, or supporting our STEM initiatives, we’ll help you achieve your goals.

The Role

As an Apprentice Laboratory Technician, you will develop essential laboratory skills, receiving specialist training through an accredited training provider. On-site, you’ll work within our Quality Control team, gaining hands-on experience in testing and analysis across our manufacturing processes. Upon completion, you’ll be fully qualified to contribute to Victrex’s success as a Laboratory Technician or Quality Control Chemist.

Here’s what they do:

• Conduct testing and analysis of raw materials, intermediate, and finished products to ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.

• Evaluate analytical data, identifying process deviations and trends in product quality.

• Support investigations into non-conforming materials and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and consumables to ensure efficient operations.

• Accurately record, validate, and archive analytical data for full traceability.

• Depending on the role, you might also get experience working in the highly regulated medical device industry

This Apprenticeship will provide you with an industry-recognised Level 3 qualification in Applied Science, supporting your future career development.

Successful candidates will join our 2025 Apprenticeship Intake in September.

https://careers.victrex.com/jobs/5521715-apprentice-laboratory-technician

Laboratory Science Degree Apprenticeship

What is the job?

Laboratory Science apprentices in Unilever will apply specific knowledge and a wide scientific understanding to carry out a range of technical and scientific activities. You will help to aid the R&D development of new products across a number of our different categories. 

This role is based at Port Sunlight R&D Laboratory and you will be located at the Product Innovation Laboratory in Port Sunlight or the Materials Innovation Factory in Liverpool. Within these areas there will be the opportunity to work with world-leading scientists across Beauty and Wellbeing; Personal Care and Home Care; working within project teams to develop innovative products that deliver to millions of people every day.

What do we look for?

You will have a genuine passion for Chemistry and its impact on the world around us. Highly motivated with an aptitude for teamwork and keen scientific curiosity you will be keen to learn from others and bring your ideas.  

What could your day-to-day look like?

You will be working within a fast-paced project team, and most of your work will be laboratory-based where your results will help the team leader to make key decisions for our products.

What support will you receive?

You will have a workplace mentor who will assist with any questions relating to your apprenticeship. We have a strong relationship with the university who will also offer guidance and training on top of your studies.

As part of a project team, you will have the guidance of your line manager and a peer buddy to help you to settle into the team and we also have a community of former and current apprentices who organise a range of support, everything from sharing their experiences with the apprenticeship to organising nights out in Liverpool.

https://www.ratemyapprenticeship.co.uk/jobs/10665/unilever/laboratory-science-degree-apprenticeship

Degree Level Chemist Apprentice - Level 6

Veolia UK

Veolia is looking for a Chemist (Degree Level Apprenticeship) to join our team in Ellesmere Port. The successful candidate will support the Commercial team and other departments, respond to customer requests and raising and scheduling work orders, also completing related administrative tasks as required and designated by the team,

What we're looking for:

- A minimum of 3 A levels grade C or above and English, Maths and Science GCSE at grade 4/C or above

What's next?

Before we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. 

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

The training you will be getting

Degree Level Apprenticeship Standard in Labroatory Scientist 

End Point Assessment 

Block Release 

Salary: £23,796 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Location: Bridges Rd, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4EQ

Programme Duration: 60 months

*Candidate shortlisting will take place the week commencing 27th May and assessment day will take place between the week commencing 3rd June*

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels including one Science based discipline (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

For more information : https://veoliauki.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/VESCareers/details/Degree-Level-Chemist-Apprentice_JR16377?q=jr16377

Level 6 Apprenticeship Lab Scientist- United Utilities

Job Purpose

Are you ready to live your future? Life as a United Utilities apprentice is full of benefits.  

With a range of award-winning roles on offer, you're bound to find your future career. We see our apprentices are well looked after, with a generous salary, 26 days leave excluding bank holidays, 10 driving lessons to help to get you on the road and many more benefits.  Want to be part of building a greener, healthier and stronger North West? Come and join us! We'll provide you with industry leading skills and the experience you'll need to succeed in your career.  

Come and join us 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.

What makes us different?

• Secure your future – every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme*

• It's a springboard to your career – we provide you with structured training, a dedicated mentor and quality placements to help you shape your career

• Inspire the next generation – you'll have the opportunity to represent United Utilities at key events across the region to engage with young people to bring careers in the water industry to life

Job Accountabilities

A bit more about the role. 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. 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.

What you'll learn from us:

• How to work as part of a dedicated team focused 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

Apply Now...

https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/careers/current-vacancies/#page_id=ss_job_display&page_key=21953.1

Level 6 R&D Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship Programme - Port Sunlight, Wirral

UNILEVER U.K. CENTRAL RESOURCES LIMITED

Would you like to work with and learn from the biggest brands in the world, bringing your purpose to life with your work? We care as much about the sustainability of our business as we do about the success of our brands and our people. Together, we can feel good about the work we do every day. As a Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprentice, you will be an integral part of a team leading the way in researching and developing products for consumers worldwide.

What you will do in your working day

• You will have the opportunity to work in different business areas across Personal Care, Beauty and Wellbeing and Homecare, working in our laboratory facilities to develop products for global brands such as Dove, Tresemme, Comfort and Persil

• At the same time, you will be part of a project team delivering to the wider business and be able to experience what it takes to get a product to market for different countries around the world

• You will also have the opportunity to work in the Materials Innovation Factory based in Liverpool and co-run with Liverpool University where you will be able to experience cutting edge technology and world class expertise in materials chemistry and formulation

Qualifications you need to apply:

• GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 5/C or above) Essential

• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5/C or above) Essential

• A Level or equivalent 3 subjects, 2 must be in STEM subjects (Grade BBB or above) Essential

Apprenticeship standard

Laboratory scientist (degree)- Level 6 (Degree with honours)

For more information : https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000208835

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