Analytical Technician Apprentice

• Uphold the highest standards of EHS and maintain a good safety culture through compliance to EHS standards, procedures and rules within the electron microscopy section
• Support laboratory steward in the basement.
• Communicate with scientists to ensure appropriate sample preparation in discussion with the analyst
• Ensure close chain of custody for samples in electron microscopy queue.
• Provide training to scientists on the polishing wheels when they want to do their samples
• Eventually provide first line support to ad-hoc users of JEOL scanning electron microscope and Keyence optical microscope
• To plan and conduct the preparation of samples for analysis and be able to judge that samples are fit for purpose
• To regularly manage the electron microscopy queue system
• Take primary responsibility for arranging the collection and disposal of hazardous waste from electron microscopy
• Take primary responsibility for maintaining adequate stocks of consumables for electron microscopy
• To prepare and ship samples and hazardous materials to other JM sites.
• To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Demonstrates organisational skills
• Willingness to comply with Health and Safety guidance
• Desirable Knowledge of analytical techniques

Personal qualities

• Careful and diligent approach to work, ability to work with small samples
• Ability to work within a team
• Capability to communicate with people of all levels
• Desirable Knowledge and experience of good laboratory practice
• A high degree of technical problem solving

Desired qualifications

A Level or equivalent in a scientific subject is essential

Future prospects

The Apprenticeship is 36 months with the opportunity to continue to work with Johnson Matthey upon successful completion and also continue into a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.