Apprentice Assistant Teaching Technician

Provide general teaching laboratory support including the setting up and clearing away of equipment, consumables and reagents Prepare materials and reagents (e.g. stock solutions, agar plates etc.). This will require the accurate use of measuring devices such as balances and pH meter and sterilisation equipment such as serialisation ovens and autoclaves Assist in the preparation of more complex reagents and biological materials Recording and signing out materials and equipment for student loan To be responsible for ensuring that equipment is accurately calibrated prior to classes starting and that all requirements are in place To complete equipment function tests, maintenance and calibration. Equipment may include water baths, rotary evaporators, pH meters, microscopes, data loggers, electrophoresis equipment etc. To identify simple faults and troubleshoot equipment during classes Setting up of IT equipment Receive deliveries (equipment, consumables and hazardous substances) and delivery documentation. Ensure deliveries are safely unpacked and that hazardous substances are stored according to regulations and that temperature sensitive deliveries are stored in appropriate fridges/freezers Assist with the organisation and housekeeping of storage rooms, this may involve bringing equipment required for the day’s classes to the front of the store for easy access etc. Carry out specified techniques, tests or experiments as directed Identify simple problems and resolve and recognise when to refer issues to your manager Maintain accurate records and draft routine documentation related to your duties Ensure the health, safety and cleanliness of immediate work area, by encouraging staff and students to comply with all basic University/College Health & Safety policies and reporting any issues to your line manager, technical manager, laboratory manager or College Safety Advisor as appropriate Confirm that all required assessments are in place, approved and up to date Carry out regular maintenance processes as appropriate and ensuring records are maintained Report any breaches or non-compliance with health and safety procedures to the Line Manager, Technical Manager, Laboratory Manager or College Safety Advisor Ensuring waste disposal is carried out correctly for laboratory, recycled and general waste Adopt a proactive attitude to assisting with and implementing carbon reduction and energy saving measures Assisting with stock level control and informing Line Manager when replacements are required Receipt and correct storage of consumables and chemical reagents Reporting any problems with equipment or services to the line manager or colleague as appropriate You will treat everyone with dignity and respect, supporting equality and valuing diversity You will complete any other duties as may be reasonably required by either the Line Manager or Technical Managers

Training:

You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, 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 Birmingham (if BTEC is included).

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

Training Outcome:

On completion of this apprenticeship or further in your career, you may be able to progress into one of the following roles:

Specialist technician Technical assistant Teaching Laboratory Technician Research Laboratory Technician Workshop Technician Senior Technician Team leader Technical Support manager

Employer Description:
A world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Birmingham makes important things happen. Delivering groundbreaking research and excellent research led teaching. People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum, and botanical gardens.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - typically 9am - 5pm, but they will be required occasionally to support activities outside these hours

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working