Chemist Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship
Chemist Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship
Providing laboratory support to the running and development of chemical
manufacturing processes, based on an important agrochemical active ingredient
manufacturing site.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's
website.
Closing date: 15 Mar 2019
Apprenticeship
summary
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Annual wage £15,000.00
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Working week Shifts TBC by employer. Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration 4 years
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Possible start date 12 Aug 2019
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Apprenticeship level Degree Level
Apprenticeship
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Reference number VAC001495746
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Positions 1 available
Laboratory work falls into three main areas at Syngenta Huddersfield.
The recruited candidate will be trained in all three with an expectation of a
career which could span all three.
1) Process Technology – responsible for the process chemistry by which
agrochemical intermediates are made.
2) Quality Control – responsible for the product analysis, ensuring that
all products meet required specifications.
3) Process Hazards – responsible for determining the safe operable
parameters for the chemical processes used in manufacturing.
Daily tasks will include:
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Running
of experiments
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Carrying
out chemical analysis and carrying out specialised safety testing
Requirements
and prospects
Desired
skills
Specific job skills relevant to the role include:
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Problem
solving
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Analytical
thinking
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Critical
thinking
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Planning
and organisation
Personal
qualities
We are looking for keen, enthusiastic people who are proactive.
Applicants should be comfortable working independently and in teams. Potential
candidates should have:
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Ability
to learn
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Be results
oriented
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Be
thorough
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Adhere to
standards
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Initiative
Desired
qualifications
A minimum of 104 -112 UCAS points at A2 (grades BCC) to include A-Level
Grade C in Chemistry.
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GCSE A* -
C (level 4-6 equivalent) in maths and English is also required
Future
prospects
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We are
recruiting for the future leadership of our company. As a fully qualified
degree level chemist, further opportunities in Process Chemistry will be
available, alongside opportunities in other production and supply functions.
Employees with similar backgrounds have reached levels of senior management in
Huddersfield, the UK, Europe and beyond
About the
employer
Established in 2016, Huddersfield Manufacturing centre employs up to 400
skilled people dedicated to professional manufacturing.
We make important crop protection products that help growers meet an
ever increasing demand for food, feed and fuel. Our talented and dedicated
workforce make this possible. Manufacturing excellence, safety and skilled
people are at the heart of the sites ambition and we are committed to our award
winning Advanced and Degree level apprenticeship programme.
Several of Syngenta’s important products are manufactured at
Huddersfield for export worldwide.
Our operations contribute £57M to the local economy through jobs, trade
and pensions.
Employer Syngenta Ag https://www.syngenta.com/
Address
PO Box A38
Huddersfield
HD2 1FF
Training
provider
The programme teaches both academic and vocational aspects of the
Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship. It has been developed in
collaboration with employers to ensure apprentices develop and demonstrate all
the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to progress within the chemical
industry and make an impact for their employer.
The programme is taught via tutor-supported distance learning over
four-years and apprentices also attend residential schools for one week each
year. This means that there will be opportunities to work with employers based
throughout England
Apprentices are supported by a supervisor in the workplace and will have
regular reviews of progress with Manchester Met staff in person, by phone or
video conferencing.
All successful apprentices will achieve a BSc (Hons) Chemical Science
qualification. Completion of the award allows apprentices to apply for
Registered Scientist (RSci) status with the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Apprenticeship
standard
Laboratory Scientist (degree)
Training provider MANCHESTER
METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
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