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Laboratory Technician Apprentice OCEAN ECOLOGY LIMITED

The experience gained in this role, will lead you towards the completion of a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship. This structured qualification will help you to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to thrive in the role of Laboratory Technician, providing routine and one-off testing and technical support in a scientific laboratory environment.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 17 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

  • Working week

    Workings hours are 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with flexible working hours between 8.00am - 6.00pm).

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125267

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a Laboratory Taxonomist apprentice at Ocean Ecology, you’ll become an integral part of a rapidly growing company with highly dynamic team. The role will include in-house training in processing marine samples as well as training on identifying marine species.

Some of your main responsibilities include:

  • Helping with the day-to-day upkeep and running of the company’s laboratories
  • Assisting with different stages of marine sample analysis, including: Sieving, extracting biota from sediment, bio massing and assisting with particle size analysis
  • General upkeep of client and in-house specimen reference collections

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

Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons and online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, and time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Ocean Ecology who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you’ll have the opportunity to continue your journey with the company on a permanent basis within the laboratory or to explore different sectors. Not only that but the apprentice will have the opportunity to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech). 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Analytical skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

About the employer

Ocean Ecology Limited is a marine ecological consultancy that specialises in providing marine ecological surveys, analysis and consultancy services to feed into EIAs, monitoring programmes and research projects.

Employer

OCEAN ECOLOGY LIMITED

Address

RIVER OFFICE

SEVERNSIDE PAR

EPNEY

GL2 7LN

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Training

Training provider

TIRO TRAINING LTD

Contact

Daisy Goodwin

daisy.goodwin@tiro.co.uk

01273776779

Apprenticeship standard

Laboratory technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 17 Feb 2023