Scientific Apprentice
- Employer
- Babcock International
- Location
- Greeson Court, Westlakes Science and Technology Park, Cumbria, CA24 3JZ
- Salary
- £16,243.00 annually
- Closing date
- 8 Feb 2023
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- Specialism
- Other
- Sector
- Unspecified
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Higher
- Start Date
- September
- Duration
- Permanent
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What will the apprentice be doing?
Key responsibilities will require successful candidates to:
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The role will provide the successful applicant with the skills and knowledge to allow them to conduct a variety of scientific and technical activities within a radio-analytical laboratory environment. Apprentices also attend college to complete a nationally recognised Level 5 Nuclear technician qualification.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Analytical skills, Logical
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE's including Maths, English and Science (Grade Grade 4(C)) Essential
Things to consider
Apprentices will work in a variety of labs across the site. The role involves conducting chemical and radiochemical analysis on a wide range of environmental samples: from sample preparation through to measurement and calculation of analytical results.
Key responsibilities will require successful candidates to:
- Assist in the delivery of assigned programmes of work to support the overall delivery of analytical results to time and quality
- Comply with environmental laboratory quality management systems to support accreditation
- Comply with processes and procedures to enable safe working practices
- Work as part of an effective team to support and coach each other to provide a consistent and efficient level of service
- Identify and report issues to maintain and improve operational capability and level of service within area of responsibility
- Assist with the validation of new and existing techniques and equipment prior to use to comply with quality systems
- Take responsibility for personal continued professional development
- Comply with legislation and company policies and procedures to ensure appropriate standards are met
- Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of efficient operational practices to minimise wastage (financial and material)
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The role will provide the successful applicant with the skills and knowledge to allow them to conduct a variety of scientific and technical activities within a radio-analytical laboratory environment. Apprentices also attend college to complete a nationally recognised Level 5 Nuclear technician qualification.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Applicants will be equipped to apply for internal vacancies.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Analytical skills, Logical
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE's including Maths, English and Science (Grade Grade 4(C)) Essential
Things to consider
Apprentices will work in a variety of labs across the site. The role involves conducting chemical and radiochemical analysis on a wide range of environmental samples: from sample preparation through to measurement and calculation of analytical results.
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