Apprentice Laboratory Technician

Leica Biosystems


General Description

The role will be to support the delivery of dispensed product to the customer correctly and on time. Supporting all related manufacturing within the department, the apprentice will undertake basic laboratory work and adhere to all Environmental, Health and Safety Policies to ensure that risk is minimised as much as is reasonably practicable.

Main Duties

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Participate in proactive observation reporting, near miss and incident reporting
  • Speak up to ensure that any concerns around safety, quality or process are raised to line manager
  • Support the process to ensure all products flow through the manufacturing process are error free and right first time
  • Support the process to verify all materials used to ensure they are within specification and all procedures are carried out to the required defined standards

Requirements & Prospects

Desired Skills
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Initiative
Desired Qualifications
  • GCSE English Language or English Literature (Grade 4 or above) essential
  • GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential
Future Prospects

Full time position upon completion of apprenticeship

About the Employer

Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day. Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. At Leica Biosystems, our goal is to help our associates realize their lives’ potential to be able to deliver solutions to save lives in the world of cancer diagnostics

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BALLIOL BUSINESS PARK

BENTON ROAD

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

NE12 8EW

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Yearly Wage

16,500


Expected Duration

24 Months



Working Week

Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37.5 hours a week


Apprenticeship Level

Level 3


Reference Number

VAC2000015329


Positions

1

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