Laboratory Scientist Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) - SOPREMA
Department: Science Apprenticeship - Chemistry L6
Employment Type: Apprentice
Location: Goole
Compensation: £27,000 / year
Description
Location: SOPREMA, Weeland Road, Eggborough, Goole, DN14 0FG
SOPREMA UK provides an extensive portfolio of products including bitumen, roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, acoustic and thermal insulation, and civil and expansion joint solutions, serving architects, contractors, developers and building owners.
Package
* Starting salary of £27,000/year
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Increases to 26 days after 5 years service and 27 days after 10 years service
* Working hours 36.25 hours per week
* Aviva pension
* 4× Life Assurance
* Access to MySopraHub offering high street discounts
Key responsibilities
* Maintain a safe and sustainable laboratory environment by following EHS procedures and identifying improvements.
* Conduct laboratory evaluations of new chemicals and formulations, supporting scale‑up to manufacturing, including COSHH and environmental considerations.
* Develop and improve testing and characterisation methods for raw materials and product performance.
* Support product understanding and development (PIR foams) using problem solving and root‑cause analysis.
* Assist with plant trials, including preparation, data collection, analysis and reporting.
* Accurately record laboratory work and communicate findings clearly to different audiences.
* Support day‑to‑day lab operations, including 5S, inventory management and equipment calibration.
* Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams including Operations, Quality and Engineering.
* Take ownership of work, ensuring quality outcomes and timely delivery.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and ongoing personal development within the R&D team.
* Plan and manage workload effectively, providing regular updates to the line manager.
* Follow company policies and quality standards, proactively identifying and reporting improvements.
About you
You are naturally curious about chemistry and enjoy applying scientific principles in a practical setting. You work in a methodical, structured way, following detailed procedures with accuracy and care. Attention to detail is important, and you take pride in producing precise, reliable data.
You think critically and approach problems with a logical mindset, especially when results don’t go as expected. You are confident working with data, calculations and reports, and communicate your findings clearly. You are motivated to build technical expertise and are interested in contributing to research, product development or chemical processes while continuously refining your skills.
Apprenticeship eligibility
* Be 16 or over
* Not be in full‑time education
* Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
* Have the right to work in the UK
So how does the apprenticeship work?
Start your career as a laboratory scientist and gain hands‑on experience in a real laboratory environment while working towards a recognised degree.
Throughout the programme you combine academic study with practical, on‑the‑job experience, building the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed to succeed in the chemical science industry.
After the final stage of the programme you will prepare for your End Point Assessment, demonstrating your knowledge, skills and behaviours in a real‑world context.
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