Technician Scientist (chemistry) Apprenticeship

About the role

🚀 Technician Scientist (Chemistry) Apprentice - AWE 🚀

Ready to kickstart your career in a seriously cool, cutting-edge environment? 😎 Join AWE as a Technician Scientist (Chemistry) Apprentice and dive headfirst into the world of science and engineering!

Your journey begins with an awesome induction at our Skills Academy, where you'll get the lowdown on everything you need to succeed. 🛠️ Then, you'll join our talented lab teams at Aldermaston and Burghfield, getting hands-on experience in a real working lab. 🧪

You could be working in one of these exciting areas:

• Warhead and Deterrence Materials Science: Support research, testing, and analysis of incredible materials, from warhead components to environmental samples. Think real-world science with a massive impact! 🌎
• Warhead Engineering: Get involved with product design, prototyping, engineering analysis, systems integration, and ensuring everything meets the highest standards. You'll collaborate with awesome engineers from fields like electronics, mechanical, systems, materials, and chemical engineering! 💡

This work is crucial – it helps AWE deliver its mission safely, protecting people and the environment. You’ll be contributing to something truly significant! 🌟

During your placements, you'll tackle all sorts of lab-based tasks, building the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to totally smash it at AWE. 💪

You'll learn skills like:

• Lab safety first! 💯
• Handling hazardous substances (including radioactive and explosive materials – safely, of course! ☢️💥)
• Mastering quality standards in a lab. ✅
• Awesome customer service skills. 🤝
• Using and maintaining lab equipment. 🔬
• Preparing substances and samples. 🧪
• Analyzing samples and handling data. 📊
• Checking and reporting results. ✍️

Plus, you'll get to grow personally with team-building challenges, insights into how AWE operates, health & safety workshops, and even charity projects! 🌱

This apprenticeship is your chance to gain invaluable experience, develop essential skills, and contribute to vital work. Are you ready to make your mark? Apply now! 🔥

Key responsibilities

• Support research, testing, and analysis of various materials.
• Assist with product design, prototyping, and engineering analysis activities.
• Safely handle hazardous substances and operate laboratory equipment.
• Prepare substances and samples for laboratory tasks.
• Conduct sample analysis, data handling, and reporting of results.