Polymer Laboratory Technician Apprentice
PRISMA COLOUR LTD · North West · SK22 1AH
About the role
🚀 Apprentice Laboratory Technician: Quality Control & R&D 🧪
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of science, manufacturing, and innovation? We're looking for a driven individual to join our team as an Apprentice Laboratory Technician, supporting both our Quality Control (QC) and Research & Development (R&D) departments. This is your chance to get hands-on experience, learn from the best, and contribute to bringing amazing products to life! ✨
As an apprentice, you'll be at the heart of our operations, with responsibilities including:
- Colour Science Wizardry: Conducting visual and instrumental colour assessments to make sure our products are on point and meet all customer expectations and quality standards. 🎨
- Batch Boss: Testing production batches to ensure consistent colour shade, strength, and overall quality. No shade is too subtle for you! 💪
- Data Dynamo: Recording and maintaining accurate laboratory results and documentation. Your attention to detail is key! ✍️
- Quality Guardian: Monitoring production samples and flagging any results that don't quite hit the mark. You're our first line of defense! 🛡️
- Improvement Innovator: Supporting activities to make our lab processes even better. Got ideas? We want to hear them! 💡
- Formula Fanatic: Assisting with colour matching and formulation development projects. Help us create the next big thing! 🌟
- Team Player Extraordinaire: Working closely with production and technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve any quality challenges. 🤝
- Lab Leader (in training!): Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring our workspace is clean, organised, and a super safe environment. 🧹
- Product Pioneer: Supporting product development activities and evaluating new materials and processes. Be part of shaping the future! 🚀
- Safety First Advocate: Diligently following all laboratory procedures, health and safety requirements, and quality standards. Safety is non-negotiable! ✅
This role is perfect for someone with a genuine passion for science, manufacturing, product development, and innovation. If you're eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! 🎉
Key responsibilities
- Conducting visual and instrumental colour assessments to ensure products meet customer and quality standards.
- Testing production batches for colour shade, strength and consistency.
- Recording and maintaining accurate laboratory results and documentation.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring the laboratory is kept clean, organised and safe.
- Assisting with colour matching and formulation development projects.
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade 4/C or above), Maths (grade 4/C or above), Science (grade 4/C or above))