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LEVEL 3

Apprentice Laboratory Technician

ALS LABORATORIES (UK) LIMITED
Health and science

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our laboratory where we are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with a passion for science. As part of the team, you will be involved in a wide range of analytical areas which include the testing of drinking and wastewater for various customers including utility customers.

APPRENTICESHIP

OVERVIEW

The apprenticeship position year 1 will include placements in several departments at the Wakefield site to include both Microbiology and Chemistry analysis. Year 2 will see the apprentice placed in a single department to consolidate their skills and knowledge in preparation for the end point assessment

As an apprentice analyst you will be trained in various analytical techniques including instrumentation. You will be expected to manage your apprenticeship studies alongside your work commitments with support from the ALS apprentice management team and Kirklees College.  

You will be working with chemicals and waste waters.

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental

GCSE in 5 GCSE’s including Science, Maths and English with grade 5 or above (Essential)

1 day per week in college, at Kirklees College, Waterfront Centre in Huddersfield.

You will complete an End Point Assessment. This will involve the following:

  • Knowledge test
  • Observation with questioning
  • An interview

Role of Laboratory Analyst.

About the employer

ALS LABORATORIES (UK) LIMITED

ALS Environmental is one of the UK’s leading providers of testing and analytical services to a wide variety of customers enabling them to meet their environmental regulatory requirements. We offer an extensive range of UKAS, MCERTS and DWTS accredited analytical services for Water, Land and

Waste monitoring. We have developed a range of analytical services that meet our customers’ specific needs, including standard industry, regulatory and bespoke analytical suites. We can respond to customers’ analytical and sampling requirements via our network of laboratories and service centres across the UK and Ireland. We continue to remain at the forefront of the testing services industry, building an enviable reputation.