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Apprenticeship - Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Covance)

Harrogate, United Kingdom

<h2≥Job Overview:</h2≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥LabCorp is a leading global life sciences company with a mission to improve health and improve lives. Combining world-class diagnostic solutions with its drug development business, Covance, LabCorp’s cutting-edge technologies, unparalleled data, and growing menu of standard and highly-specialized tests not only inform and empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. LabCorp’s 65,000+ employees are pursuing critical advances in science and changing the delivery of healthcare while advancing essential vaccines, cancer-fighting breakthroughs, and life-changing treatments for rare diseases.</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥ </span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Advancing healthcare from the laboratory through the clinic requires many different strengths, experiences and perspectives of our exceptional people around the world. Explore our wide range of diverse opportunities and rewarding career pathways and see how you can work with an energizing purpose to discover your extraordinary potential.</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥ </span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Apprenticeship Program:</span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Exciting Opportunity to be part of the LabCorp/Covance 2021 Apprenticeship Program in Harrogate. </span≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥As an Apprentice Laboratory Technician within Covance, you will play an integral role in supporting all aspects of laboratory and study support functions for our testing and development work. Following a comprehensive induction process and carefully-tailored training program, you will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of clinical trials and bringing miracles of medicine to market.</span≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Capitalize on a dedicated training and development program that will support your scientific and professional career aspirations, and take pride in delivering scientific work that helps save the lives of millions of people around the world. </span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥ </span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥We have Opportunities in the following departments:</span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥ </span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Genetic Toxicology - </span≥</strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Looks at mutations and damage caused by test articles at the genetic level. This is tested on a range of cell lines by small specialist teams within the department. Genetic toxicology is one of the first phases of testing in the drug development process so we get to work on a wide range of test articles which makes the job diverse and challenging</span≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥ </span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Necropsy - </span≥</strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Specialising in the accurate and efficient dissection of organs from a range of species. The apprenticeship program is well established and trains individuals in physical dissection skills, as well as a knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice and laboratory responsibilities.  </span≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥ </span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Animal House Ops - </span≥</strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Provide assistance and support with the day to day care of animals. Following a comprehensive induction process and carefully tailored training program you will acquire a comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of animal care and animal husbandry in a range of different species</span≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥ </span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥BioPharmCMC </span≥</strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥- </span≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Covers a wide range of pharmaceutical analysis methodologies and spans the drug development timeline. The laboratory technician team are a central role ensuring smooth and continuous operation of regulated laboratories</span≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥ </span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥Histology - </span≥</strong≥F<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥ast-paced laboratory based working environment. Histology processes tissues to produce stained slides for Pathology to evaluate. Histology uses manual and automated procedures to reach very high production levels so we are looking for individuals who are manually dexterous and have a real drive to succeed.</span≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥ </span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥ </span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥ </span≥</strong≥</span≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥You will learn the following:</span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<ul≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Routine and one-off laboratory testing and how to perform a variety of technical laboratory techniques;</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Work both individually and as part of the laboratory team;</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that is undertaken;</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Work safely in the laboratory, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment and risk management systems;</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced and be able to maintain good accurate written records of work carried out;</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace;</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Develop and apply your theoretical knowledge of relevant science and technology;</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Tissue recognition, cutting, staining and microscopy; and its associated data management</span≥</li≥<li≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Preparation and recording a wide variety of formulations for Toxicology studies</span≥</li≥</ul≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥ </span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10.0pt;"≥What you'll receive:</span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<ul≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥You'll undertake an Advanced Apprenticeship in Laboratory Technician over the course of 24 months,</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥You will study for a HNC</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥An IOSH Managing Safely certificate</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A chance to Act as an Ambassador across Yorkshire for Science roles,</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A salary of £13,500 in your first year rising progressively as you progress based on performance</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A generous benefits and holiday package</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Progression opportunities and a chance to work on ground breaking trials</span≥</li≥</ul≥<p style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥ </span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10pt;"≥Minimum Criterial:</span≥</strong≥</span≥</p≥<ul≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥An A-level in Biology or Chemistry preferred but not essential, or relevant work Experience or a level 3 science based qualification,</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A passion for science,</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥A willingness to learn,</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Able to work independently as well as part of a team,</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Great attention to detail,</span≥</li≥<li style="margin-left: .5in;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥Good communication skills</span≥</li≥</ul≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: windowtext;"≥ </span≥</p≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;"≥<strong≥<span style="font-size: 10pt;"≥Start date:</span≥</strong≥<span style="font-size: 10pt;"≥ September 2021</span≥</span≥</p≥<h2≥Education/Qualifications:</h2≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥n/a</p≥<h2≥Experience:</h2≥<p style="margin: 0px;"≥n/a</p≥

Job posted: 2021-02-08

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