LABORATORY SCIENTIST DEGREE A laboratory scientist applies specialist knowledge and broad scientific understanding to carry out a range of technical and scientific activities in their specialist discipline. They analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant scientific information, concepts and ideas and use these to develop subsequent experiments or investigations and to propose solutions to problems. COURSE OVERVIEW A laboratory scientist identifies areas of business improvement and proposes innovative scientific ideas. They perform practical, established and novel laboratory procedures using standard and specialist laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Ensuring uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of scientific tests underpins their work and the working environment. In all contexts working safely and ethically is paramount. Laboratory scientists work in a wide range of organisations, including chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, formulated products, consumer products, nuclear and analytical services. They work autonomously on defined projects under the supervision of a senior scientist and as part of a wider scientific team, which may include laboratory technologist and laboratory technicians. They deliver scientific value to their organisation, whilst contributing to the development of others.
LEVEL 6
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English, maths and a science subject and hold relevant Level 3 qualifications providing the appropriate number of UCAS points for entry to a Level 6 Higher Education programme. LENGTH Typically 60 months. PROGRESSION Typical job roles include: Analyst Chemist, Research & Development Scientist, Molecular Biologist, Formulation Scientist, Medicinal Chemist, Process Scientist.
RSci Membership Included “Having the recognition as a Registered Scientist has raised my profile as a professional by acknowledging my commitment to excellence and continuing professional development.” Paul Lee, RSci
On completion, apprentices are eligible to apply for RSci (Science Council for Register Scientists) membership. COURSE CODE: P8815
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