Chemistry
Laboratory Scientist Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)
BYK Additives Ltd · Middlesex University
Location
Widnes, Cheshire
Postcode
WA8 3AA
Salary
£21,440 - £25,115 per year
Duration
Not specified
Hours per week
38h
Degree awarded
Laboratory Scientist Chemistry Degree
Start date
Not specified
About the role
As a Laboratory Scientist Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6), you will be responsible for laboratory-based tasks including sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analysing results. You will provide technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. You will work with industry experts helping you develop world class skills in a laboratory environment. The programme combines day-to-day role with structured training delivered by expert tutors at Tiro in partnership with Middlesex University, with a blended learning approach including online sessions, in-person teaching, and hands-on support.
Requirements
You have a strong interest in chemistry and enjoy understanding how substances behave, react, and interact. You're detail-oriented and methodical, able to follow complex procedures while maintaining accuracy and consistency. You'll typically have a strong academic foundation in chemistry - ideally A-level Chemistry (or equivalent), alongside another science or maths-based subject. Applicants from an Applied Science background will also be considered where there is a clear chemistry focus. You must be 16 or over, not in full-time education, have lived in the UK for at least 3 years, and have the right to work in the UK.
Working week
Monday - Friday, 38 hours per week
Skills
Laboratory testing and analysisSample preparationLaboratory equipment operationData recording and interpretationMathematical calculationsProblem-solvingSafety proceduresScientific writing and reportingAttention to detailMethodical approach
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Chemistry
Desired
A Level · Science or Maths
Training & development
You'll follow a structured programme combining live sessions, academic study, and hands-on workplace training to build your scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Training is delivered by expert tutors at Tiro in partnership with Middlesex University using a blended learning approach with online sessions, in-person teaching, and hands-on support, alongside guidance from a dedicated mentor in the workplace. In the final stage, you'll focus on preparing for your End Point Assessment.
Future prospects
This apprenticeship will help you build the skills and experience needed to progress as a laboratory scientist within the chemical sciences. You'll develop the confidence to carry out complex chemical investigations, evaluate data, and contribute to research and innovation. You'll work with advanced laboratory equipment and techniques while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and scientific integrity. This programme can support professional recognition, such as becoming a Registered Scientist (RSci) or Chartered Scientist (CSci). You'll gain experience highly valued across a wide range of scientific and industrial environments.
Company benefits
Starting salary: £19,760 - £24,127 per year (National Minimum/Living Wage depending on age). 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 25 days plus 8 bank holidays. Competitive Pension Scheme. Regular training and CPD opportunities. Open-minded culture that embraces new trends and ways of thinking. Attractive salary and benefits package. Individualised training and development opportunities. Long-term stability and excellent prospects for future career planning.
About BYK Additives Ltd
BYK Additives Ltd is one of the world's leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments. Additives are chemical substances which, when used in small quantities, improve product properties such as rheology, scratch resistance or surface gloss. The coatings, inks and plastics industries are among the main consumers of BYK Additives. The Widnes site has been the home of inorganic chemical manufacture since 1923 and currently employs more than 100 people. The company is the biggest division within the ALTANA Group and employs around 2,200 people worldwide.
Website
www.altana.com