Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Some of your daily duties will include:

Support and partially drive development and testing of new formulations, applications, and chemistries

Support and develop innovative product concepts to reach new customers and application areas

Assist in the development and implementation of test methods

Carry out performance tests and qualitative evaluations of current and new Azelis ingredients

Support sampling process for customers, seminars, and exhibitions

Create digital content for customer portal

Collaborate with the sales team to support project development, and trouble shoot formulation issues

Work with Marketing to promote the key attributes of products and formulations

Document and report formulation development

Actively maintain safety, maintenance, and quality standards

Keep track of stock levels and ordering lab consumables

Align with the Group’s Sustainability Strategy into laboratory-related actions and contribute actively and timely to the implementation of the sustainability KPIs

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 (if BTEC is included).

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, you would be eligible to continue your apprenticeship journey with Azelis to increase your domain knowledge and expertise.

Employer Description:
Azelis Group is one of the world's leading innovators in the distribution of specialty chemicals. Founded in 2001, Azelis Group has expanded both organically and through acquisitions. Today, we are present on every continent, in 67 countries, with over 116 offices, more than 70 laboratories and over 4,200 employees. Every day, we offer fully integrated, innovative solutions with a strong value proposition: “Innovation through formulation”. Our aim and promise is to use our expertise and market knowledge to innovate through our various technical laboratories, combining ingredients and ideas to create opportunities. Sustainable development is also at the heart of what we do. Thanks to our expertise and innovations, we are helping to build a resilient and responsible company. We respond to the needs of our various stakeholders while being vigilant about our impact on the environment and systematically seeking to reduce it.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. 8.30AM – 5.00PM (37.5 hours per week, 1 hour lunch break).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Team working