Laboratory Technician Apprentice

You will support a busy production environment with general laboratory preparation and maintenance tasks Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided

Responsibilities:

Specialist cleaning of delicate parts using deionised water and ultrasonic baths Use of light and electron microscopes as part of quality control process Documenting and recording data relating to products Working according to procedures and process under guidance from experienced staff Cutting of metal and wire to specific lengths and standards Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required Spot welding of wire using specialist jigs and tooling Accurate measurement of parts to set tolerances Adherence to internal company procedures e.g. stock control, work orders Strong emphasis on clean assembly and preparation Compliance with company policies e.g. Health & Safety Use of clean room and adherence to best practice Regular cleaning of laboratory environment to maintain low dust count Use of IT tools including Microsoft Access and cloud-based services such as Google Workspace

Desired skills include:

Sample preparation, optical microscopy, SEM operation, ultrasonic cleaning, and precision assembly. Candidates should be familiar with vacuum handling, ESD safety, cleanroom protocols, and tool calibration. Useful inspection skills include use of digital callipers, metrology tools, and surface checks. Competence in Excel (data entry), file management, ERP input, and report writing is also beneficial. Other desirable attributes are manual dexterity, task planning, health & safety awareness, stock handling, and team working.

Training:
Laboratory Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard You will attend York College on day release throughout your apprenticeship

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate may progress into a full-time Laboratory Technician position, with increased responsibilities and access to specialist training in electron-optical assembly Further opportunities may be available within the organisation, including advancement into research and development (R&D) or quality assurance roles

Employer Description:
York Probe Sources Ltd (YPS) is a specialist manufacturer established in 1997 and based in York. With a workforce of around 20 staff, we design and produce advanced components for the electron microscopy industry. Our precision products support cutting-edge research and development in sectors such as semiconductors, materials science, and nanotechnology. YPS supplies major instrument manufacturers and world-renowned universities across the globe

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday with core working hours 9:00am - 5:30pm. We understand the importance of flexibility and are open to discussing potential adjustments to accommodate individual circumstances whenever possible

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative