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

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Apprenticeship summary

·         Annual wage £15,000.00

·         Working week Shifts TBC by employer. Total hours per week: 37.50

·         Expected duration 4 years

·         Possible start date 12 Aug 2019

·         Apprenticeship level Degree Level Apprenticeship

·         Reference number VAC001495746

·         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:

·         Running of experiments

·         Carrying out chemical analysis and carrying out specialised safety testing

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Specific job skills relevant to the role include:

·         Problem solving

·         Analytical thinking

·         Critical thinking

·         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:

·         Ability to learn

·         Be results oriented

·         Be thorough

·         Adhere to standards

·         Initiative

Desired qualifications

A minimum of 104 -112 UCAS points at A2 (grades BCC) to include A-Level Grade C in Chemistry.

·         GCSE A* - C (level 4-6 equivalent) in maths and English is also required

Future prospects

·         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