Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Amentum
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £17,000 to £22,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | 305 Bridgewater Place, Birchwood Park, Warrington, WA3 6XF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tiro |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
This role offers the chance to support a team of qualified analysts, chemists, consultants, and engineers who work across chemical testing, radiochemical analysis, and on-site projects for the UK’s nuclear industry.
As an Apprentice, you will be trained in safe lab practices and gain hands-on experience with a variety of specialist tasks. You will work in a professional lab setting, learning how to handle and prepare chemical and radiochemical samples, support new method development, and play a part in real projects that contribute to environmental safety and nuclear clean-up.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with the preparation of chemical and radiochemical samples.
Support the team with sample logging and safe handling procedures.
Help with preparing solutions and materials for use in lab tests.
Carry out basic housekeeping tasks to keep the lab clean and well-stocked.
Help monitor equipment and report any issues to senior staff.
Follow safety rules carefully, especially when working with hazardous materials.
As an Apprentice, you will be trained in safe lab practices and gain hands-on experience with a variety of specialist tasks. You will work in a professional lab setting, learning how to handle and prepare chemical and radiochemical samples, support new method development, and play a part in real projects that contribute to environmental safety and nuclear clean-up.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with the preparation of chemical and radiochemical samples.
Support the team with sample logging and safe handling procedures.
Help with preparing solutions and materials for use in lab tests.
Carry out basic housekeeping tasks to keep the lab clean and well-stocked.
Help monitor equipment and report any issues to senior staff.
Follow safety rules carefully, especially when working with hazardous materials.
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