Avon Protection are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join their team, supporting the testing of rubber and other polymer-based materials and ingredients. This role plays a key part in day-to-day laboratory operations, undertaking product testing in line with production needs while ensuring work is carried out safely, accurately, and to defined quality standards. The apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a future career in laboratory science, allowing the successful candidate to develop practical laboratory skills, data analysis capabilities, and experience with industry-standard equipment and procedures, while working closely with colleagues and internal and external customers in a supportive, high-quality laboratory environment. Summary of duties: Work safely in a laboratory, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment and risk management systems. Follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace. Prepare for laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods. Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures. Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required. Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results. Analyse, interpret and evaluate data and identify results requiring further investigation seeking advice of senior colleagues as appropriate. Communicate scientific information appropriately, including the use of Laboratory Information Management systems, either digital or paper based. Apply scientific techniques for data presentation. e.g. statistics. Recognise problems and apply appropriate scientific methods to identify causes and achieve solutions. Participate in continuous business performance improvement. Routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and laboratory. Managing workflows to ensure that work is delivered on time. Liaison with internal and external customers. Any other duties required by the business. Please note: Due to the nature of the role and the Health & Safety requirements - you must be 18 to be suitable. You will also need to consent to a private background check if you are offered the position.