Do you want to be part of the advancement of global brands like Gillette, Oral-B and Head & Shoulders? Procter & Gamble (P&G) own some of the world’s best loved brands and we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Laboratory Technician Scientist Apprentice!
This 3-year Laboratory Technician Scientist Apprenticeship (Level 5) will provide first class training within a global fast moving consumer goods company, working within our Research & Development department at our Reading Innovation Centre. You’ll join project teams working across the lab and have ownership and accountability for delivering data and scientific insights for your real-life projects with a direct impact on the business.
This apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with CSR as a Further Education provider. CSR Scientific Training is the UK’s leading training provider for science and healthcare science apprenticeships, with over 12 years’ experience in delivering apprenticeship standards in partnership with 100’s of the UK’s world-leading scientific employers.
Reading Innovation Centre is home to over 200+ scientists and engineers responsible for innovating consumer products in several business areas including Personal Health Care (Vicks) Oral Care (Oral-B), Grooming (Gillette) and Beauty Care (Olay).
What to Expect:
- Working in regulated laboratory environments and systems to the highest quality and safety standards.
- Learning scientific techniques to measure our products for performance, stability and safety and understanding how this supports the full scope of the product cycle from innovation through to launch.
- Undertaking data analysis from this testing; identifying trends and any errors, reporting this data back and applying scientific methods to identify causes and achieve solutions.
- Creating and formulating chemistries for use during grooming and beauty care routines on some of our biggest brands.
- Learning how to plan and perform laboratory-based scientific investigations and experiments using specialised techniques, following specified methodologies, and quality standards.
- Collaborating with stakeholders and communicating scientific information.
Please note. You will be expected to be on site at our Reading R&D Centre 4 days a week for the practical elements of your learning. The vocational learning towards your BTEC Level 5 HND will take place online one day per week, with some practical elements taking place in Sutton Coldfield throughout the duration of the 3-year apprenticeship. Expenses associated with travel to Sutton Coldfield will be paid for by P&G in line with our Travel & Expenses Policy.
What We Offer You:
- Training and Qualifications: You will be fully trained in all aspects of your role, with a project supervisor and manager to coach and develop you. After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have a Level 5 HND qualification in Applied Science (Chemistry or Biology Pathway)
- Responsibilities from Day 1: during your apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to collaborate on real business-related work.
- Dynamic and Respectful Work Environment: employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage work-life balance. Our Reading Innovation Centre is home to over 200+ scientists and engineers, the site is friendly, diverse and has a rich history of best-in-class innovation.
- Compensation and Benefits: This is a paid apprenticeship, on top of your salary, which is reviewed annually, you can expect a whole range of benefits including: Double Match Pension Scheme; Private Medical Insurance; P&G Contributed Share Programme; 25 Days Holiday and more.
- Future Career Prospects: Successful apprentices have the potential to secure a full-time position with P&G after graduation. As a 'build from within' company, our people start at entry level and progress through the organization.
