Junior Development Chemist Degree Apprenticeship; Level 6 - DataLase

Junior Development Chemist Degree Apprenticeship (Level
6) - Data Lase

Department: Science Apprenticeship - Chemistry L6

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Widnes

Compensation: £18,000 - £23,000 / year

Location: Widnes, Cheshire

Expected

Start Date:

July 2026

Working for Data Lase
We provide ground-breaking, sustainable and environmentally efficient inkless printing solutions for products and packaging, enabling brand owners to connect with consumers in unique, dynamic and exciting ways.

Our technology facilitates real-time marketing capabilities and personalisation, helping brands respond quickly to changing consumer trends and demands.

By integrating digital printing at the point in the supply chain where it creates the most value, we help businesses maximise returns, promote integrity and minimise environmental impact.

• Salary £18,000 – 23,000 annually
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 32 hours Mon‑Thurs 4‑day working week
• Company pension contribution
• Free employee assistance programme access
• Access to company health care
• Life assurance scheme

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:

• Support experienced chemists with the development and testing of coating formulations
• Learn about raw materials and how they interact within different products and processes
• Assist with laboratory testing, quality checks and recording results accurately
• Help prepare aqueous, solvent‑based and UV‑flexo coatings for evaluation
• Work collaboratively with technical and commercial teams across the business
• Develop an understanding of laboratory safety procedures and best practices
• Support day‑to‑day laboratory activities to ensure projects and customer requirements are met

You’re naturally curious about chemistry and interested in understanding how substances interact, react, and behave under different conditions. You enjoy applying scientific principles in a practical setting, exploring why reactions happen and how they can be controlled or improved.

You’re comfortable working in a laboratory environment and enjoy hands‑on experimentation, from preparing samples to analysing results. You work in a methodical, structured way, following detailed procedures with accuracy and care. Attention to detail is important to you, and you take pride in producing precise, reliable data.

You think critically and approach problems with a logical mindset, especially when results don’t go as expected. You’re confident working with data, calculations, and reports, and communicate your findings clearly. Motivated to build technical expertise, you’re interested in contributing to areas such as research, product development, or chemical processes while continuously refining your skills.

• Be 16 or over
• Not be in full‑time education
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Have the right to work in the UK

As this is a Level 6 Chemistry Degree apprenticeship, you’ll also need:

• An A‑Level in Chemistry (Grade C or above)
• A level 3 qualification such as a T‑Level or BTEC Extended Diploma in a science‑related subject

It would also be beneficial for your application if you had relevant work experience in a related field.

Apprenticeships are designed to provide new knowledge, skills and behaviours, so applicants should not already hold a degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject, or have significant experience in the same field.

If you’re unsure whether you meet the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you - get in touch and we can advise you further.

Start your career as a laboratory scientist and gain hands‑on experience in a real laboratory environment while working towards a recognised degree.

As part of this Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship in Chemistry, you’ll develop…