Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship - UCB

To apply To apply, fill in your information in the online form below. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on [email protected] for assistance. Next Steps Once the position has closed, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a one way video interview, you will have 3 days to complete it. This will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview., Following full training, the apprentice would provide core support in separation science to purify and characterise NCEs from the medicinal chemistry group. The apprentice would also cover routine physical chemistry measurements as and when required and would also be exposed to automation and robotic liquid handling. The apprentice would take on a variety of tasks that would expose them to a range of laboratory techniques. Training will cover:

• Foundation in analytical, physical and separation science
• Good laboratory practice and record keeping
• Preparation of buffers and solutions
• Preparation of samples and screening plates
• Experience with analytical and preparative liquid chromatography (LCMS)
• Experience with analytical and preparative Super Fluid Critical (SFC) chromatography
• Experience with robotic liquid handling, Please ensure that you currently live within or can relocate to a commutable distance of the site
• The individual will be working within a laboratory environment and must therefore adhere to site dress code procedures and personal hygiene standards during testing activities (e.g. correct use of PPE such as laboratory coats and glasses; and removal of all jewellery and make-up upon entry into controlled clean room areas).
• The individual will be required to handle hazardous materials (e.g. chemicals, microorganisms) and so must adhere to the relevant procedures.
• The work pattern involves day and shift working dependent upon the needs of the business.
  
  Qualifications required 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) grade A - C (4-9), including Maths, English and Science
You must have gained a minimum of 80 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Level subjects including Chemistry (or equivalent, e.g. BTEC) and an additional Science or Maths,
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good numerical and IT skills
Personal Qualities
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrates reliability and integrity
• Highly motivated and driven to develop oneself autonomously
• A teamworker, considerate to members of team and wider organisation
• Enthusiasm
  
  At UCB our ambition is to offer patients innovative new medicines and ground-breaking solutions that go beyond the drug. This commitment to carrying cutting-edge scientific research that is driven by the patients' needs can only be achieved with scientists and technicians that have drive and ambition and are equipped with skills to adopt to new technologies and innovate new products and services.
The Global Analytical Sciences Group within the Chemistry department in Slough provides industry leading analytical support to purify, characterise and profile the physical properties of novel chemical entities (NCEs) using the most up to date instrumentation., UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, with a focus on neurology and immunology. UCB's ambition is to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. We focus on neurology and immunology disorders - putting patients at the centre of our world. We are Inspired by Patients. Driven by Science and are now more than 8,700 people in all four corners of the globe. Our medicines treat thousands of people around the world, and we are engaging with patients, their families and healthcare professionals to address their unmet needs. We want to enhance our understanding of disease and the real-life experiences of patients so that our teams can deliver the right drug and the right care to the right patient. UCB is continuously working to advance science and embrace new knowledge. We are leveraging scientific advances and skills in areas such as genetics, biomarkers and human biology. Patients inspire us to bring them value through cutting-edge science, innovative drugs, and practical solutions - so that they and their carers can get on with their lives., Cogent Skills is sector based, working with companies from across the Science and Technology Industries embracing Life Sciences, Industrial Sciences and Nuclear.

Salary £19,300 per annum Holiday Entitlement 28 Days p.a. plus Bank Holidays Benefit Pension Scheme - 5% Employer, 3% Employee Annual Salary Review Employee Assistance Programme Gym Membership Discount On site Canteen