Quality Control (QC) Analyst Apprentice

Summary

This role combines elements of both QC Lab Coordination and QC Analysis, providing a well-rounded introduction to laboratory operations. The apprentice will play a key role in supporting laboratory efficiency, maintaining compliance and conducting analytical testing.

Wage

£20,500 a year

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Training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 30 minutes for lunch Additional 15 minute break during the day

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Duties to include but not limited to;

Assist in the coordination of daily laboratory activities to ensure smooth operations and compliance with GoodLaboratory Practice (GLP)
Maintain laboratory inventory, ensuring stock levels of reagents, consumables, and equipment are properly
managed
Manage sample receipt, logging, and distribution for testing while maintaining thorough documentation
Conduct analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products under supervision
Prepare and standardise reagents, solutions, and reference materials for testing
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements to ensure laboratory compliance
Document and report test results while ensuring laboratory records are accurate and up to date
Support calibration, maintenance, and servicing of laboratory equipment to maintain accuracy and compliance
Assist in general housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment
Ensure own SOP’s are up to date
Where GxP data is generated, ensure that the principles of Data Integrity are adhered to

Where you’ll work

Bampton Road Harold Hill
Romford
RM3 8UG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HARLOW COLLEGE

Your training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
Complete documentation proficiently
Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
Contribute to the preparation of reports.
Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
Complete documentation proficiently
Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
Contribute to the preparation of reports.
Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results

Your training plan

Laboratory Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4/C or equivalent)
Maths (grade Grade 4/C or equivalent)
Science (grade Grade 4/C or equivalent)

A Level in:

Science (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Biology (grade Pass)
Chemistry (grade Pass)

Other in:

Science (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Enthusiastic and Motivated
Punctual and Reliable

Other requirements

Start dates are subject to change dependent on course start dates and finding the right candidate. • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions • Excellent verbal, written and numerical skills • Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form • Good attention to detail • Active listening • Organised and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for data entry and documentation. • Willing to learn • Completer finisher • Good eye for detail • Team player • Self-motivated • Positive and dynamic • Able to manage own workload • Ability to work in a diverse cultural environment and create a spirit of inclusivity • Has a desire to drive performance through a continuous improvement culture

About this company

Ethypharm is a leading mid-sized international pharmaceutical company, with strong European roots, that manufactures and provides essential medicines, with a focus on hospital care, central nervous system (severe pain and addiction) and internal medicine. Ethypharm has 1,700 employees dedicated to its various pharmaceutical activities, of which 1400 are in industrial operations. Our six production sites located in France, the UK, Spain and China have expertise in injectables and complex oral solid forms. At Ethypharm, you will be a part of a team dedicated and committed to improving patients’ lives. Our Romford facility is located 20 miles from the centre of London and consists of over 6700 square metres of a high-quality, modern pharmaceutical facility where we mix, fill, sterilise, inspect, pack, and label a wide range of medicines.  At Ethypharm we recognise the value of diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for all. We are always open to discussing flexible working arrangements where this meets with the needs of our business.

https://www.ethypharm.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

•Eligible to participate in the Company’s Business bonus scheme with a potential earning of 3% of salary • Pension Plan - employer contribution of 5% • Wellbeing and benefits platform • Medicash - health cash plan

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Potential QC Analyst role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HARLOW COLLEGE

Kellie Tighe

ktighe@harlow-college.ac.uk

07377125961

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318271.

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