Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship – Bristol Myers Squibb

Cogent Ssc Limited

Apprenticeship summary

This apprenticeship offers comprehensive training in pharmaceutical analysis, primarily laboratory-based. Apprentices will also enrol in a higher education course in chemical sciences.

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Closing date: June 26, 2025

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Wage:
£23,000 a year
Total hours per week:
35
Expected duration (weeks):
208
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
May 20, 2025
Possible start date:
September 1, 2025
Apprenticeship level:

Degree

The ASO Moreton team utilises fundamental scientific principles and analytical techniques to assess the key quality attributes of drug substances and products for release and stability. Once trained, apprentices will independently contribute to:

  • Performing routine analytical procedures, including sample preparation, data collection, and analysis
  • Maintaining accurate and detailed records of experiments, results, and observations
  • Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality
  • Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhering to safety and quality guidelines
  • Participating in the validation and technology transfer of new analytical methods
  • Supporting the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and presentations
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion
  • Assisting in inventory management of laboratory supplies and reagents
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory

Training and Development:

Apprentices form part of our Early Career Programme and are encouraged and supported to participate in internal and external conferences and network opportunities.

Apprentices will benefit from working with a diverse group of analytical chemists and may have opportunities to spend time in other departments on site. Full training will be provided to meet the requirements of working in a regulated environment and complying with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Apprentices are expected to adhere to all safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Scientist Level 6.

Training will be delivered both face to face and online.

Previous apprentices have progressed through to Level 7 and are preferentially considered for suitable future vacancies.

Employer

Cogent Ssc Limited

As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.

Training

Training Provider:

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship standard:

Scientist (level 6)