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About this apprenticeship
As your knowledge and skills develop, the role will expand to include the following responsibilities:
Under the supervision of Metrology Specialists, help to test equipment using state-of-the-art scientific instruments in the Precision Metrology Laboratory
Contribute to the everyday operation and maintenance of the lab, including designing and building simple mechanical apparatus
With suitable training, operate computer-controlled, scientific instruments
Participate in scientific research projects
Follow safe working practices in the lab
Assist with basic analysis of scientific data
Training
National Physical Laboratory (NPL), a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards. NPL is based in Teddington, Southwest London, where you will be required to undertake 6 x 1-week blocks of training per year
What you could go on to do
Metrology Scientist (or related specialist scientific roles)
Related sectors
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