NPD Laboratory Scientist Apprentice

The vacancy will report to the NPD Director, although almost all of the work assigned will be delegated from the NPD Project managers. The prioritisation of projects and workload will be agreed by the project managers and/or the NPD Director. This is a R&D lab technician vacancy which will involve ‘typical laboratory duties’, these include, but are not limited to the below:

Conduct various laboratory tests according to predefined protocols and procedures Perform accurate and reliable data collection, recording, and analysis Collaborate with project leaders to develop and deliver new products on time, meeting key performance criteria as defined by the project sponsor Prepare and distribute comprehensive reports on experimental findings and test results Participate in team meetings and discussions to share findings and insights Assist with development projects, including collaborating with external customers and suppliers

Training:
Apprentices work full-time whilst studying towards a BSc (Hons) Scientist (Chemical Science) degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as a Level 6-degree apprenticeship Students study a tutor-supported e-distance learning curriculum and attend residential schools. The work-based projects, negotiated with employers, offer students the opportunity to apply their learning directly to their organisation The programme is primarily taught through tutor-supported online study, part-time over four years Apprentices will attend a two-day induction at the University to help them get to know each other and balance undergraduate study with working full-time. They will also attend a week-long residential at our campus in central Manchester once a year, in addition to a two-day mini-residential in the first year

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate, the idea is that as they grow into the role and become more experienced, they will first take on simple projects of their own which will steadily increase in complexity as time goes by.

At the end of the degree course, timing and business situation notwithstanding, there may be the possibility to offer the candidate a more senior role within Tullis Russell NPD department on a permanent basis.

Employer Description:
Tullis Russell Group is an employee-owned business which specializes in coating and converting a range of paper and filmic products for use in various applications. These end uses include coated paper for various security orientated purposes such as Visa’s and numerous postage stamp customers, label stock, high end digital print mediums and barrier coatings against water, grease and oil. We are headquartered in Bollington and have a global footprint with additional manufacturing businesses in both S. Korea and China As a business we are committed to sustainability and through our Truzero initiative are working on a large range of sustainable, compostable alternatives to plastic in a wide range of markets. Our stated goal is to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and have 92% of all process water used by us to be harvested on site by 2027.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday: Flexible start with core hours between 10am - 3pm. Half an hour lunch and an early finish on Friday.

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