Apprenticeship Β· earn while you train Β· live UK standard from the careers engine
Apprenticeship

Science manufacturing technician 2023

Level
3
Advanced Β· like A-levels
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Apply a process or processes to create products to a specification.

What you'd do

Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment during production runs
Perform in-process testing and quality checks on materials and products
Document all activities accurately in batch records and electronic systems
Investigate and report manufacturing deviations and assist with root cause analysis
Support continuous improvement activities on the production line
Follow and help maintain standard operating procedures

What you'd learn

GMP principles and the regulatory requirements of science manufacturing
Technical understanding of manufacturing processes in your sector
Laboratory techniques relevant to quality control and in-process testing
Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement tools
Documentation and change control in a regulated environment
Troubleshooting manufacturing deviations and non-conformances
Ready to look for a place?
See live Science manufacturing technician 2023 apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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