Laboratory Technician Apprentice
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Company: Malvern Panalytical Ltd
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Location: Worcestershire, WR14 1XZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,556.27 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000017339
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday- 9am to 5pm.
Brief Description
You will support day-to-day laboratory operations, including sample preparation, testing, data recording and equipment maintenance, while ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards. You will be contributing to accurate and efficient workflows and developing core technical skills essential for future career progression.
Training to be Provided
You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, 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)
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included).
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.
Future Prospects
After this apprenticeship, the apprentice will have a deep knowledge of how our instruments work and are used by our customers, allowing them to continue on the applications team, moving into application specialist and following the application career path or move into parts of the business like sales, R&D, continuous improvement, operations, etc.
Vacancy Detail
You will work closely with experienced applications professionals, rotating across the applications functions. By the end of the program, we expect you to be able to deliver clear protocols for orthogonal analysis within our key market segments.
Some of your key responsibilities will include.
- Prepare and carry out laboratory tests and experiments following standard operating procedure
- Accurately record and analyse data using appropriate software and reporting tools
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure calibration and cleanliness
- Follow strict health and safety protocols, including COSHH and risk assessments
- Assist in stock control and ordering of laboratory consumables
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to team projects
Other Information
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