Level 6 Chemistry Degree Apprentice
Starting salary is £20,451.60 - £24,971.40 per annum (depending on age)
Responsibilities
The successful apprentice will be required to complete a 4 year degree supported by our training provider TIRO, as well as being responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which include sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analysing results. You will also provide the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.
Key Accountabilities
Typical work activities include:
* Work safely in a laboratory, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment and risk management systems.
* Perform laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations and production processes.
* Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
* Prepare samples.
* Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example viscometers, conductivity and pH meters.
* Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
* Maintain good accurate written records of work carried out.
* Record and interpret results to present to senior colleagues.
* Use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs.
* Understand and follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace.
* Keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
* Conduct searches on identified topics relevant to the research.
* Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks to perform these duties in an accurate and timely manner.
* Develop and apply theoretical knowledge of relevant science and technology required for the sector & job role.
This list is not exhaustive, and it is expected that the post holder will be flexible in their duties as needed in the role to support the business
Requirements
Required / Essential Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
* Level 3 qualifications (A-levels, BTECs, or equivalent)
* Competence with Microsoft office, and optionally basic SAP
* Willingness to learn
* Experience of working in a laboratory environment
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Good team working skills
* Capable of logical and analytical thinking
* Attention to detail and good organisation skills
* Confidence to work independently
* High numeracy and literacy skills
* Reliability and punctuality
* Understand the importance and value of housekeeping and health and safety in the work place.
Entry requirements
There are some minimum requirements you will need to meet to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government. You will need to be over 18, not in full time education (at time of enrolment), have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK. Alongside this, you will need to have a minimum of Level 3 qualifications (A-levels, BTECs, or equivalent) AND relevant work experience.
Our Plus
In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction.
BYK Additives UK Ltd offers you a lot of advantages. They include the opportunity to work within a dynamic team in a successful business, a competitive salary and benefits package, the participation in site bonus scheme and the company pension scheme after a qualifying period, generous annual holiday entitlement as well as excellent development opportunities.
We invite you to get to know us better and to discover your own personal special side of life. Please send us your application, preferably via our job market www.altana.jobs. For further information, please contact:
Marilyn Sedman, HR Advisor, BYK Additives Ltd. Tel +44 (0) 151 495 9982.
For further information on the company, visit our website at www.byk.com
ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as aqualified individual with disability.
Job number:AW00304
Legal entity: BYK Additives Ltd. (UK)
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