Laboratory Technician Physics Apprenticeship
AWE PLC · South East · RG7 4PR
About the role
🚀 Science & Technology Apprentice 🚀
Ready to dive into the exciting world of scientific discovery? We're looking for curious and motivated individuals to join our team as Science & Technology Apprentices. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience and learn valuable skills that will kickstart your career! 💡
What You'll Learn & Do:
- 🔧 Prep & Set Up: Get hands-on with cutting-edge optical equipment, including lenses, mirrors, and lasers.
- 🔬 Experiment Building: Assist in constructing and measuring components for complex physics experiments.
- 📊 Data Collection: Use specialized equipment to gather crucial information from scientific experiments.
- 🛠️ Lab Skills: Master the safe and accurate use of advanced laboratory equipment.
- ✍️ Analysis & Reporting: Review results, identify findings, and communicate them clearly and precisely.
- 🛡️ Lab Safety: Become proficient in working safely within a laboratory setting, including understanding hazardous substances like radioactive and explosive materials.
- ✅ Quality Assurance: Grasp the importance of quality standards in a lab environment.
- 🤝 Customer Service: Develop essential communication and support skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Your Growth Matters! 🌱
We're committed to your personal and professional development. You'll participate in:
- 🥳 Team-building challenges
- 🏢 Organizational awareness sessions
- 🧰 Health and safety workshops
- 💖 Charity projects
Important Note: This role requires you to wear health and safety equipment, such as a respirator. Therefore, successful candidates will need to pass a medical assessment to ensure suitability for this equipment. 🩺
If you're eager to learn, passionate about science, and ready for a challenging and rewarding apprenticeship, apply now! ✨
Key responsibilities
- Preparing and setting up optical equipment.
- Helping to build and measure parts of complex physics experiments.
- Using equipment that helps scientists collect information from experiments.
- Using specialist laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
- Checking results and reporting findings accurately.