Laboratory Technician Apprentice

The School of Medicine & Population Health seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Apprentice Technician who will work within the core technical team to deliver technical and housekeeping support for research and teaching activities across the school.

Under the direction of a technical supervisor, you will assist in the following:

• Preparation of materials and equipment for use by staff and students.
• Support practical teaching sessions, including assisting in the operation and demonstration of equipment and techniques.
• Routine maintenance of equipment in line with the manufacturer's specifications and the installation of equipment.
• Maintenance and housekeeping of laboratory areas, to provide a clean and safe working environment.
• Support with ordering of consumables and laboratory stock maintenance.
• Assist with glass washing and sterilisation duties.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of health and safety procedures and issues relating to the areas they work in.
• Adhere to safe working practices in line with relevant local and legal requirements.
• Commit to the training programme to develop the skills in a range of scientific techniques and the correct operation of basic laboratory equipment to successfully assist others in the support of research and teaching.
• Keep an up-to-date record of learning and progress from hands-on practical experience.
• Work flexibly to support all areas of teaching and research activity.
• As a member of our Professional staff, you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the professional behaviours set out in the Sheffield Professional Framework. 
• As a member of staff, you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University's sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the remit of the post.

Undertake 6 hours of off-the-job training with Barnsley College.
Successfully complete the end-point assessment and activities to contribute to achieving the Apprenticeship Standard - Laboratory Technician Level 3.