Research & Development Laboratory Scientist Apprentice

The apprentice will be based in the Research & Development laboratories. They will gain the practical skills required by a fast response manufacturing environment.

The duties will include:

• Product development
• Analytical science
• Applications research

In addition to laboratory-based activities, there will also be the opportunity for the successful applicant to familiarise their selves with the inorganic titanium dioxide manufacturing process and other support services. All training will be conducted within Safety, Health and Environmental procedures and the apprentice will be provided with high quality knowledge of these throughout the apprenticeship.

Once you have applied for this vacancy AEA will contact you to organise an interview, if your application meets the required criteria. We will contact you using the details you provide us with in your application and would ask if you would regularly check and replay asap so that you do not miss this opportunity.

Typical entry requirement are as follow:

A levels

112 UCAS tariff points. To include A-level Chemistry minimum grade B.

Please note that where a science A-level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).

T levels

Merit - with subject specific requirement in Science.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM. Science subject required - must include a minimum of three Chemistry-related units.

Applicants on Access Programmes

112 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma - Science subject required. Must include a minimum of 12 credits of Chemistry at minimum Distinction.

Plus minimum of GCSE English, Mathematics and a Science at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

Progression requirements for degree programme

An overall average of at least 50% and at least 55% in Foundation in Chemistry.

Things to consider

Apprentice Employment Agency is acting as a Flexi-Job Apprentice Agency & will engage you for the duration of the apprenticeship & pay your salary. You should be aware that the company/business named in this vacancy is a host employer & you will not be employed by them. Your application may be shared with training providers & employers.