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Microbiology Laboratory Apprentice

Employer
COLORIFIX LIMITED
Location
9 Nuffield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TF
Salary
£18,500.00 annually
Closing date
11 Jun 2023

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Specialism
Other
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Degree
Start Date
August
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?
  • Follow standard protocols and guidelines to prepare samples, reagents, media, solutions
  • Routine cleaning on laboratory and preventive maintenance of equipment
  • Routine inventory of media and lab consumables
  • Follow standard protocols and guidelines on microbiology procedures
  • Assist on bioreactors set-up and cleaning before and after experiments
  • Log the information and lab notebook obtained in the company's online system

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

BSc (Hons) Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship Standard:
  • Day release programme, delivered in trimesters. 2
  • A 'blended' learning approach with a series of intensive days delivered from the ARU Cambridge campus, supported with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous online learning

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
  • If the apprenticeship goes well, the apprentice might progress to Laboratory Assistant or Junior Fermentation Scientist


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths and three other subjects (Grade C/5 or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent any (Grade 112 UCAS Points (BBC)) Desired
BTEC or equivalent any (Grade 112 UCAS Points (DMM)) Desired

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