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Preston College; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Radcliffe is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support lab operations and ensure product quality. This apprenticeship offers exposure to various lab tasks, working closely with experienced professionals. Ideal candidates will have science background, excellent team collaboration skills, and a willingness to learn. This position provides opportunities for further training and skill development after the apprenticeship ends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab environment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Testing raw materials and finished products.
• Helping develop and improve testing methods.
• Maintaining and calibrating lab equipment.
• Supporting health & safety in the QC lab.

Skills

Science or chemistry background (GCSE level or higher)

Team player

Education

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4/A*-C, including English and Maths

GCSE in Chemistry

Job description

QUALITY CONTROL ASSISTANT - LAB TECHNICIAN

Location: Radcliffe

Wage: Apprenticeship wage

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Expiry: 31/10/2025

As a Quality Control Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our lab operations, helping ensure our products meet the highest standards. You’ll work closely with experienced chemists and technicians, gaining hands-on experience in a real-world lab environment.

Your day-to-day will include:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Testing raw materials and finished products
• Helping develop and improve testing methods
• Maintaining and calibrating lab equipment
• Supporting health & safety in the QC lab
• Creating Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and product labels
• Analysing data and reporting results
• Assisting with new product development and process improvements
• Learning how our production processes work and suggesting improvements as well as contributing to wider initiatives around efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and COPQ

WORKING HOURS PER WEEK

40 hours per week

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Has a science or chemistry background (GCSE level or higher)
• A team player who can also work independently

REQUIRED QUALITIES

• Confident, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Polite, professional, and has a positive attitude

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4/A*-C, including English and Maths minimum.

A GCSE in Chemistry is preferred

NUMBER OF VACANCIES

1

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Potential for further training and development on successful completion of the apprenticeship