Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Learn how to assist with the decontamination of equipment Learn about waste management processes and procedures and how to undertake this effectively Learn how to stock check many of our general consumable stores and the re-ordering process, plus how to allocate bar codes as requested by our scientists for importing into the Chemical Inventory You will have the opportunity to discover general lab equipment maintenance methods and/or how to coordinate engineers for repairs and servicing of equipment in conjunction with our scientists You will be able to assist in the preparation of reagent/buffers, register and record Fixed Asset Numbers on new equipment purchases and record them on our internal systems You will learn about maintenance, a tidy workplace and Health and Safety processes and procedures to ensure you work safely within our labs

Training:
You will spend 80% of your time at a Müller site, with all practical elements of your apprenticeship being delivered on site The provider and your mentor will support your time of learning offering support and guidance. We monitor your Apprenticeship to ensure you achieve mandatory requirements, core skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours in preparation for your End Point Assessment On completion of your apprenticeship, you will gain a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification

Training Outcome:
At the end of the apprenticeship, candidates will be suitably trained with a possibility to continue their employment in Müller in a suitable role

Employer Description:
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Working Hours :
Initially, apprentices will be working Monday - Friday (days). From year 2 there is likely to be a requirement to move to the site shift pattern.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Focus on Health & Safety,Time Management,Motivated,Enthusiastic,Interest in Science,Interest in Food Industry