Laboratory Technician Physics Apprenticeship

About the role

🚀 Apprentice Opportunity: Dive into the World of Science! 🚀

Ready to kickstart an amazing career where you'll be at the forefront of innovation? Join us as an Apprentice and gain invaluable hands-on experience in a dynamic scientific environment. This is your chance to learn, grow, and make a real impact! ✨

What you'll be doing:

• 🛠️ Gear Up: Get hands-on with setting up and preparing cutting-edge optical equipment, including lenses, mirrors, and lasers.
• 🔬 Build & Measure: Assist in assembling and measuring components for complex physics experiments.
• 📊 Data Detectives: Utilize specialized equipment to gather crucial information from scientific experiments.
• 🧪 Lab Masters: Learn to safely and expertly operate specialist laboratory equipment.
• 📝 Report Ready: Accurately check results and clearly communicate your findings.
• ✅ Safety First: Master the art of working safely in a laboratory setting.
• ☢️ Hazard Heroes: Understand how to work safely around hazardous substances, including radioactive and explosive materials.
• 🏆 Quality Champs: Grasp the importance of quality standards and their role in scientific endeavors.
• 🤝 Team Players: Develop essential customer service skills, such as clear communication and supporting colleagues.

Plus, we've got your personal growth covered! 🌱 You'll get involved in exciting activities like:

• 🤝 Team building challenges
• 🧠 Organizational awareness presentations
• ⛑️ Health and safety workshops
• 💖 Charity projects

Important Note: This role requires the use of Health and Safety equipment, such as a respirator. Successful candidates will need to pass a medical assessment to ensure suitability for this equipment's requirements. 👍

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up optical equipment.
• Helping to build and measure parts of complex physics experiments.
• Using specialist laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Checking results and reporting findings clearly and accurately.
• Working safely in a laboratory environment and around hazardous substances.