Laboratory Technician Level 3 Scientific Apprenticeship
Job Introduction
NNL is not like any other business, and our Apprenticeships are like no other. Our Apprentices are our future, which is why we have a dedicated apprentice programme – ‘Beginner to Winner’ – which supports our apprentices in their personal development whilst they are completing their apprenticeship.
To welcome you into the business, all our NNL apprentices join a 4 day induction programme. This will give you an understanding of the business, the programme you will follow and what we’ll expect from you during your apprenticeship. Following your induction, you’ll attend training sessions focusing on personal development at three monthly intervals. These cover a range of skills from time management to team working. We’ll learn about you together.
We even have a dedicated apprentice co-ordinator who is there to ensure that you are settling into your apprenticeship at NNL, both in the workplace and at College.
Role Responsibility
As a laboratory technician scientific apprentice, you will be working at the forefront of the nuclear research and development programme that makes NNL one of the world leaders in nuclear energy. Our Scientific apprentices are needed to support our nuclear research and development by operating our process equipment, testing and calibration of equipment as well as undertaking investigations and analysis of samples.
You will learn about:
Nuclear Operations and Processes
Calibrations
Measurement and analysis methods
Conduct investigations and tests
Assess technical data and contribute to technical reports
Develop presentation techniques
For this apprenticeship you will follow the Laboratory Technician Level 3 apprenticeship standard. Further details about the standard including the assessment plan can be found at: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/laboratory-technician/
The Ideal Candidate
You'll already have a good academic background when you apply for an apprenticeship with us. You should have attained a minimum of 5 GCSE's A-C (New Grading 9-4) including Maths & English.
Would be preferable if individuals have A-Levels in Science subject or equivalent such as a BTEC in Chemistry/Applied Science at a Pass grade or above. Applicants must be 18 or over. Due to the nature of our work we can only accept applications from those who have held UK residency for the last 10 years.
National Nuclear Laboratory