Laboratory Technician Apprentice
A fantastic opportunity has become available to come and work in our small team, with a variety of skills to learn. From routine testing of cell cultures and vet samples for the presence of Mycoplasma, to production of media and international shipping. Earn a salary whilst working towards a nationally recognised Laboratory Technician qualification.
Role
Some of your duties will include:
- Mycoplasma culture testing for both cell culture and veterinary samples.
- Lab support – washing bottles, using the autoclave, re-stocking labs, weekly and monthly cleaning maintenance.
- Moving onto regulatory testing when competent and trained.
- Good Quality Manufacturing (GMP) training will be given as we are inspected by the MHRA. Will be expected to adhere to ALCOA+ GMP rules of accuracy and record keeping.
- Help book in samples.
- Help label media bottles when large batches are made.
- Media production, we make agar plates and mycoplasma growth media liquid in house for the testing due in that week.
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
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Sutton Coldfield.
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.
- We would love the candidate to stay working with us here long term.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Laboratory technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Start and finish times to be arranged with candidate.
- Expected Duration
- 24 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 28th June 2024
- Start Date
- Thursday, 1st August 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- 2 more subjects GCSE or equivalent, grade (Grade C/4 or above) (Essential)
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade (Grade C/4 or above) (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade (Grade C/4 or above) (Essential)
- Science GCSE or equivalent, grade (Grade C/4 or above) (Essential)
About the Employer
MYCOPLASMA EXPERIENCE LTD
We are the only UK company specialising in Mycoplasmology (Mycoplasma Bacteria). The Company was founded in 1988 by David and Helena Windsor (Director). We are a small microbiology lab that specializes in Mycoplasma bacteria with a team of 4 technical staff and 2/3 admin staff. The company is situated on a small business park that used to be a working farm so whilst driving is not essential, it is the best way to gain access. There is a bus stop 10-15 minutes away down a countryside footpath. There are two main areas to our work. Production of media that is ideal for culturing mycoplasmas which we get orders for, and testing (both culture and PCR) in-house of customer samples using the media.
- Company
- MYCOPLASMA EXPERIENCE LTD
- Location
- SOLARIO, OLD DAIRY BUSINESS PARK, BREWER STREET, BLETCHINGLEY, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £23,400.00
- Posted
- Company
- MYCOPLASMA EXPERIENCE LTD
- Location
- SOLARIO, OLD DAIRY BUSINESS PARK, BREWER STREET, BLETCHINGLEY, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £23,400.00
- Posted