Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

Work alone or as part of a team to strict standard operating procedures in accordance with international standards, including ISO17025 Be responsible for ensuring the tidiness and cleanliness of working spaces is maintained Maintain and manage stock levels of required consumables and ensure quality of purchased stock Calibrate pipettes, balances and thermometers Undertake temperature monitoring and environmental monitoring of laboratories Ensure equipment is serviced and calibrated and maintain associated records Prepare reagents in accordance with strict expiry dates Maintain COSHH and health and safety standards throughout the department Assist with destruction, returns and correct storage of exhibits Assist with archiving / retrieval of case files Maintain reference standard collection and associated records of receipt, storage and expiry.

Training:

Through the training provider, CSR Scientific Training, you will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship 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 Sutton Coldfield.

Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may be able to apply for a permanent position.

Employer Description:
Key Forensic Services has the best people in place to provide a range of quality forensic testing services, many designed by our forensic scientists to support forensic professionals around the world. Assessed by UKAS, many of the methods are ISO17025 and FSR Codes of Practice accredited.

Working Hours :
Mon – Fri either 9am-5pm or 8am-4pm. Apprenticeship duration is between 18-24 months depending on if an academic qualification is being included.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience