LABORATORY TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

You will join the team as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice and will be part of one or a couple of different project teams working across the lab, having ownership and accountability for delivering data and scientific insights for your project.

Your role will be varied and will include:

Working in regulated laboratory environments and systems to the highest quality & safety standards Learning scientific techniques to measure our products performance (in-vitro and in-vivo), stability and safety Undertaking data analysis from this testing; identifying trends and any errors and reporting this data back to your supervisors, and applying scientific methods to identify causes and achieve solutions Creating and formulating chemistries for use during grooming / beauty care routines Learning how Measurement laboratory science supports full scope of the R&D lifecycle, from new product innovation, through product development and launch readiness Learning how to plan and perform laboratory-based scientific investigations and experiments using specialised techniques, following specified methodologies, and quality standards, and in accordance with relevant H&S procedures and wider regulation/ legislation Collaborating with stakeholders and communicating scientific information

Training:
You will be expected to be on site at our R&D centre in Reading 4 days a week for the practical elements of your learning The vocational learning towards your BTEC Level 5 HND in Applied Science (Chemistry or Biology pathway) will take place online one day per week, with some practical elements taking place at Millennium Point in Birmingham throughout the duration of the 3 year apprenticeship. Expenses associated with this travel will be covered by P&G in line with our UK Travel & Expenses Policy

Training Outcome:
Successful apprentices will be considered for permanent roles in line with business needs at the time the apprenticeship finishes

Employer Description:
Our 3 year Laboratory Technician Scientist Apprenticeship (Level 5) will provide first class training within a global fast moving consumer goods company, working within our Research & Development (R&D) function. This role is delivered in partnership with CSR Scientific Training as a Further Education provider. We welcome applications from candidates who have completed A level or equivalent in a Science subject (Grade C or above). This opportunity is not open to degree holders as we offer other opportunities within our Research & Development function for university students or graduates. The Laboratory Technician Apprentice will be part of one or several project teams working across the lab, having ownership and accountability for delivering data and scientific insights for your project. Reading Innovation Centre is home to over 200+ scientists and engineers responsible for innovating consumer products in several business areas including Personal Health Care (Vicks) Oral Care (Oral-B), Grooming (Gillette) and Beauty Care (Olay). The site is a specialist Healthcare & Grooming Research & Development Hub in Europe and supports our European Beauty Franchise business. The site is friendly, diverse and has a rich history in innovation in multiple business areas.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative