Laboratory Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship - Microcapture

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our specialist fragrance business based in Grantham. Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do, problem-solving attitude, you will have a strong focus on order and quality and have a flexible approach to learning.

The key focus of the role is to operate in our purpose-built laboratory and production facility, producing specialist industrial fragrances and therapeutic cosmetic products to supply some of the world’s leading brands. Working as part of a small, supportive team, the role will report directly to the Laboratory and Production Supervisor.

The ideal candidate would have a background or a keen interest in industry/manufacturing/or science. The aim is to work with biomolecules for development projects, routine testing, production QC and help with production runs in busy periods. The biomolecules are used to create microcapsules used for a wide range of applications. There will be a strong focus on delivering against KPI’s aligned to a developed pipeline of projects and production schedules. Knowledge or experience of continuous improvement of processes would also be beneficial, but not essential.

This is a varied role. Day-to-day, you will be involved in all aspects of producing a small range of fragrance products, including quality control within the laboratory, whilst simultaneously supporting the business growth strategy by working in busy production periods. Comfortable with a degree of change and uncertainty, you’ll be resilient, pragmatic and able to work collaboratively with the rest of the team and our various partners.

In return, we offer a friendly, dynamic working environment with free parking and easy access from the A1 and the town centre. Other benefits include 28 days paid holiday (including statutory holidays), performance-related profit share, and a workplace pension.

Job Responsibilities

Creating laboratory formulations and batches, developing microcapsule and cosmetic formulations, carrying out quality control, helping production runs in the batch manufacturing facility in accordance with precise procedures and quality parameters to ensure orders are manufactured right the first time Working to production schedules to ensure lab sample orders are completed on time Keeping up to date and accurate records Carrying out LEAN manufacturing continuous improvements Routine laboratory testing Handling raw materials, packing off finished goods and labelling ready for QA approval will be a small part of the role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to any protected characteristic.

Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups LGBTQ+ friendly workplace Age-inclusive

Training:
Qualification to be delivered: L3 BTEC in Applied Science Apprenticeship Standard: L3 Laboratory Technician Training Provider: Cogent Skills Delivery model: Online at MicroCapture Ltd. Premises. Some block release

Training Outcome:

MicroCapture is investing in the apprenticeship program with the view to training candidates to reach a suitable level for production assistants to support the growth of the company.

Employer Description:

As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm with 30 minute lunch break and 15 minutes tea break.

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