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Scientist Associate Apprentice SYGNATURE DISCOVERY LIMITED

With a great balance of young and experienced scientists, we offer an exciting work environment for anyone wishing to start their career in drug discovery.

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

  • Working week

    Mon - Fri 9am - 5.15pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    19 Apr 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000037987

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties:

  • Use of databases for logging and tracking of samples
  • Effective communication with laboratory-based scientists and client management team
  • Organisation and purchasing of laboratory consumables and specialised reagents for scientific research
  • Maintenance and recording of stocks of specialised scientific reagents
  • Responsible for general laboratory duties such as calibration of equipment
  • To undertake any other duties as may become necessary, and as may reasonable be expected

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After completion of your apprenticeship you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time positions within the business.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Knowledge of IT packages, Understanding of science, Ability to work independently, Able to meet deadlines, Reliable, Hardworking

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C+) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C+) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4/C+) Essential
A Level or equivalent Science / Science related subject (Grade 4/C+) Desired

Things to consider

Based at Alderley Park, near Macclesfield. See www.alderleypark.co.uk/travel for travel information to site. Company Benefits: 25 days paid holiday, plus 8 bank holidays per full holiday year, Death in service benefit, Pension, Private medical insurance after completion of 6 month probationary period and Free tea and coffee

About the employer

Located in the heart of Nottingham and in Alderley Park, Cheshire, Sygnature Discovery provides integrated drug discovery services. Our diverse range of services includes Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Bioscience, DMPK (Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics) and Discovery Toxicology capabilities and expertise combined with consultancy and intellectual input to projects.

Employer

SYGNATURE DISCOVERY LIMITED

Address

Alderley Park

Cheshire

SK10 4TG

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Training

Training provider

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Contact

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

01625 410 000

Apprenticeship standard

Laboratory technician

Level 3 (A level)

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