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Are you interested in a career in Science? Would you like a permanent job NOW, not the hope of one sometime in the future?

Join us as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice and you can be a part of the ambitious team that brings Avara Foods to life, whilst gaining a level 3 qualification!
Purpose of the role:
You’ll be a member of our Laboratory team from day 1, gaining experience in the various departments within the lab, whilst simultaneously, completing a two-year programme. You will gain a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science, become a Registered Science Technician and have a permanent role of Laboratory Technician at the end of the programme. Working Hours 0830 - 1700 Mon - FriPay Rate £12.21 per hour

You will gain experience in:

• Undertaking routine laboratory work in the microbiology and chemistry labs, performing analysis to CLAS, TLAS and UKAS/DEFRA standards.
• Producing, analysing and interpreting data including the application of statistical techniques.
• Using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with the procedures.
• Communicating scientific information effectively.
• Appropriately using scientific methods to identify the causes of problems and produce solutions.
• Complying with food safety and HSE guidelines.
• Co-operating in the continuous improvement of quality, safety and productivity standards.
• Meeting housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team.
• Referring to the written methods when carrying out tasks to ensure accreditation compliance.
• Carrying out instructions as given to you by management.

What we are looking for:

• GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and a Science subject (Biology or Chemistry would be desirable)
• Due to this being a Levy Funded opportunity, you are not eligible to apply if you already have a BTEC in Applied Science or a Scientific Degree.
• Good level of English and Maths.
• Strong attention to detail
• Competent IT skills
• A passion for science and the drive to work towards a laboratory based apprenticeship standard.

What’s in it for you?
As a valued member of our Laboratory Team you can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following: an excellent pension scheme and private health care. There’s a range of other benefits to help you make valuable tax and national insurance savings too.

• Weekly Online Tutorials delivered by CSR Scientific Training who are the UK’s leading training provider of laboratory based apprenticeships. Learning will be via virtual classrooms to assist you as you gain your qualification.
• A CSR Vocational Skills Coach (VSC) will visit you onsite and assist you once every eight weeks.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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