Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship; Level 3; Safapac

Department: Chemical - L3 Laboratory Technician

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Cambridgeshire

Compensation: £24,784 / year

Location: 4 Stapledon Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6TB

Start Date: ASAP

Safapac is a leading, family-owned, contract manufacturer and packer of chemicals, operating from a purpose-built facility in Peterborough, UK. This site is fully equipped to provide a range of services, including liquid blending, bead milling, filtration, heating, handling of toxic & flammable materials.

In addition to its vast range of technology and specialist manufacturing capabilities, Safapac also offer a wide variety of packing services. These include liquid packing, repacking, labelling, batch coding, nitrogen purging, induction sealing and packing to meet a retail scale. Established in 1996 and highly qualified, Safapac prides itself on the quality, integrity and traceability of all its products, formulating and packing them to the highest standards and continuously striving to gain new industry approvals.

About Safapac

The Package

• Starting salary of £24,784/year
• 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Workings hours are 37.5 hours per week
• Company pension scheme (5% employee / 4% employer)
• Overtime available
• 3x Life cover/Death in service
• Regular training and CPD opportunities

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join the team to support day-to-day lab operations and provide technical assistance to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.

This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a future career in laboratory science, offering opportunities to develop a broad range of technical and scientific skills in a supportive environment:

• Receive, sample and analyse veterinary materials in line with approved specifications, procedures, test methods and sampling protocols.
• Accurately document laboratory testing, results and sample information, ensuring all necessary records are maintained.
• Use the company ERP system to quarantine or release materials for use as appropriate.
• Support the development and improvement of analytical methods and help identify solutions to laboratory and testing issues.
• Carry out analysis to help ensure effective cross-contamination controls are maintained.
• Analyse and prepare customer sample requests within agreed timescales.
• Archive batch samples and maintain accurate laboratory records in accordance with company procedures.
• Keep the laboratory clean, tidy, organised and appropriately stocked, anticipating future equipment and material requirements.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and carry out laboratory tasks in the safest possible manner.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses and potential safety concerns promptly and accurately.
• Ensure temporary staff and laboratory visitors are provided with the correct PPE and relevant safety information.
• Follow company procedures and policies at all times, proactively reporting any issues or potential problems.
• Work flexibly to meet the changing needs of the laboratory, customers and wider business, including adapting working patterns where required.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude, working effectively as part of the laboratory team.
• Demonstrate good attendance, punctuality and timekeeping, arriving prepared and ready to work.
• Complete relevant training to continually develop your laboratory knowledge, skills and competence.
• Keep up to date with departmental policies and procedures and work towards objectives within your personal development plan.

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