Level 3 Chemical Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Administration

Booking in new raw materials and ensuring these are risk assessed before use Collation, filing and reporting of test results (stability/challenge/compatibility/user trials) Collate and publish internal product paperwork to aid PIF (product information file) preparation Manage and maintain paperwork ensuring all files are up to date

Laboratory

Small-scale bulk manufacture; up to 5kg manufacturing of cosmetic formulations for testing purposes Maintaining stock levels of raw materials and consumables Helping to ensure the lab is a clean, orderly, and purposeful environment Quality control of raw materials and the associated paperwork (checking viscosity, smell, pH, appearance, etc) Stability assessment and paperwork 

Training:

Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship.

You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Ellipsis Brands who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

Training Outcome:
Our goal is to transform you into a fully competent member of the Ellipsis team, ideally open to accepting a full-time, permanent position within the team, with opportunities for exciting progression in the future.  Through ‘on-the-job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career and the business as a whole.   This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. 

Employer Description:
Norfolk-based company Ellipsis Brands is a fast-growing cosmetics business, focused on creating and growing distinctive new brands in personal care. Ellipsis sells to many UK retailers and directly to retailers and distributors around the globe, as well as online. Ellipsis products include but are not limited to emulsions (creams, gels, etc), oil blends (including fragranced products), washes, cleansers, serums, in both hot and cold-filled products. The apprentice must feel confident and happy to operate machinery such as heating plates, pH meters, viscometers, high-shear mixers, and overhead stirrers. There will be sufficient training if the apprentice is not familiar with the equipment listed.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch break).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills