You’ll be part of a passionate team of scientists conducting real-world analytical testing to support internal teams and external customers. Your key responsibilities will include:
Performing routine analytical testing using both traditional techniques and advanced instruments (e.g. XRF, XRD, ICP-OES, Ion Chromatography, and more)
Testing raw materials, in-process samples, and final products
Maintaining high standards in laboratory conditions, equipment calibration, and documentation
Following all safety and environmental procedures
Getting involved in continuous improvement initiatives like Lean, 5S and method development
Organising your own workload and working to agreed priorities
Supporting the team to meet key performance indicators and company goals
Training:
Apprentices work full-time whilst studying towards a BSc (Hons) Scientist (Chemical Science) degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as a Level 6 degree apprenticeship
Students study a tutor-supported e-distance learning curriculum and attend residential schools. The work-based projects, negotiated with employers, offer students the opportunity to apply their learning directly to their organisation
The programme is primarily taught through tutor-supported online study, part-time over four years.
Apprentices will attend a two-day induction at the University to help them get to know each other and balance undergraduate study with working full-time. They will also attend a week-long residential at our campus in central Manchester once a year, in addition to a two day mini-residential in the first year
Training Outcome:
At the completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a full-time position
Employer Description:Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of Magnesium and Zirconium based products and services to technology industries worldwide.
We have a wide range of products, including Cast & Machined Magnesium Billet, Magnesium Casting Alloys, Magnesium Extruded Bar, Rod & Profiles, Pure Zirconium Oxides, Doped Zirconia’s and Reactive Zirconium Chemicals, serving high-end markets, such as Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Defence, Oil & Gas, Environmental, Protection and Speciality.
We serve a global customer base, from manufacturing operations in Manchester, England and New Jersey, USAWorking Hours :Monday to Friday
Shift times to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Self-driven,Interest in Chemistry,Work under pressure,Time management skills....Read more...
The role is part of the R&D department at Luxfer MEL Technologies’ (LMT) Manchester site. The zirconium chemicals business at LMT develop materials that go into catalyst and healthcare applications. The magnesium business within LMT design, develop and manufacture novel magnesium alloys used in a range of applications from aerospace to oil and gas.
As an R&D Apprentice you will be predominantly based in the Zirconium R&D team, where you will be involved in developing future zirconium advanced materials. You may also complete placements in other departments such as Quality Assurance and Manufacturing, which will be done in six monthly blocks.
Alongside your studies, you’ll be working as part of the Zirconium Research and Development Team where you will:
Learn to conduct experimental work, initially based on set protocols, and then learning to design your own synthesis and scale up experiments
Learn to characterise the materials you produce using traditional chemistry techniques and a wide variety of analytical instrumentation (for example XRF, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, Particle Size, Surface Area and Porosity instruments)
Learn to interpret the results you generate and learning to present the data you produce
Maintain a high standard of laboratory operating conditions regarding equipment, validity of calibration standards, housekeeping, experimental data records, etc. by adhering to established standards
Ensuring compliance with all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, laws and regulations as they apply to laboratory functions and operations
Training:
Apprentices work full-time whilst studying towards a BSc (Hons) Scientist (Chemical Science) degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as a Level 6 degree apprenticeship
Students study a tutor-supported e-distance learning curriculum and attend residential schools. The work-based projects, negotiated with employers, offer students the opportunity to apply their learning directly to their organisation
The programme is primarily taught through tutor-supported online study, part-time over four years.
Apprentices will attend a two-day induction at the University to help them get to know each other and balance undergraduate study with working full-time. They will also attend a week-long residential at our campus in central Manchester once a year, in addition to a two day mini-residential in the first year
Training Outcome:At the completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a full-time position. Employer Description:Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of Magnesium and Zirconium based products and services to technology industries worldwide.
We have a wide range of products, including Cast & Machined Magnesium Billet, Magnesium Casting Alloys, Magnesium Extruded Bar, Rod & Profiles, Pure Zirconium Oxides, Doped Zirconia’s and Reactive Zirconium Chemicals, serving high-end markets, such as Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare, Defence, Oil & Gas, Environmental, Protection and Speciality.
We serve a global customer base, from manufacturing operations in Manchester, England and New Jersey, USAWorking Hours :Monday to Friday - shift times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Self-driven,Interest in Chemistry,Work under pressure,Time management skills....Read more...
