Modern Apprentice (Applied Science - Laboratory Technician) - GLA13409

£10,001 - £20,000

Glasgow, Springburn, Glasgow City

Full time
Temporary

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Posted 1 week ago, 4 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: 13-04-2025 (In 2 days)

job Ref: GLA13409

Glasgow

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Job Description

You will:

Work in a modern, well-equipped laboratory under the supervision of qualified staff.

Conduct chemical and microbiological testing of food, water and consumer products. You will also be trained to carry out the calibration of volume and temperature measuring equipment.

Gain a wide range of experience and knowledge of classical and modern analytical testing techniques such as gravimetric, titrimetric, colorimetry, chromatography and mass spectrometry. Develop the skills required to work in the microbiology section.

Work in teams and follow instructions.

Attend college for training 1 day per week where you will study how to,

• Perform scientific testing and learn how to assess the validity of the results obtained.

• Report analytical results in a concise and coherent manner.

• Understand the theory behind the testing.

• Carry out COSHH Assessments and evaluate the risks associated with working in a laboratory.

Qualifications offered:

SVQ laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science) SCQF Level 7

HNC Applied Science with possible progression to degree.

Each candidate’s performance is evaluated regularly to assess suitability for progression.

Restrictions apply. Apply on www.glasgowguarantee.org

This post is fixed term for a period up to 4 years.

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Further Information

Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see

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