We are looking for an energetic Laboratory Technician Apprentice who has a keen interest in science, formulations, proteins and complex biomolecules, to join our specialist fragrance manufacturing business based in Grantham. Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do, problem-solving attitude, you will have a flexible approach to learning. There will be a strong focus on lab work, QC, developing new products and some manufacturing support.

Qualification Requirements
Minimum Maths GCSE and English Grade C or level 4 and above

Salary - National Minimum Wage

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance - 28 days per year including public holidays

• onsite parking

• Casual dress code

Location - Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7XT

Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm with 30 minute lunch break and 15 minutes tea break.

Duration - 27 months

Start Date - March / April 2026

Interview Date - From 02/03/2026

Closing Date for Applications - 1st April 2026

Job Description

We are looking for an energetic Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our specialist fragrance business based in Grantham. Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do, problem-solving attitude, you will have a strong focus on order and quality and have a flexible approach to learning.

The key focus of the role is to operate in our, purpose-built laboratory and production facility producing specialist industrial fragrances and therapeutic cosmetic products to supply some of the world’s leading brands. Working as part of a small, supportive team, the role will report directly to the Laboratory and Production Supervisor.

The ideal candidate would have a background or a keen interest in  industry/manufacturing/or science. The aim is to work with biomolecules for  development projects, routine testing, production QC and help with production runs in busy periods. The biomolecules are used to create microcapsules used for a wide range of applications. There will be a strong focus on delivering against KPI’s aligned to a developed pipeline of projects and production schedules. Knowledge or experience of continuous improvement of processes would be also be beneficial, but not essential.

This is a varied role. Day to day, you will be involved in all aspects of producing a small range of fragrance products, including quality control within the laboratory whilst simultaneously supporting the business growth strategy by working in busy production periods. Comfortable with a degree of change and uncertainty, you’ll be resilient, pragmatic and able to work collaboratively with the rest of the team and our various partners.

In return we offer a friendly, dynamic working environment with free parking and easy access from the A1 and town centre. Other benefits include 28 days paid holiday (including statutory holidays) performance related profit share and a workplace pension.

Job Responsibilities

• Creating laboratory formulations and batches, developing microcapsule and cosmetic formulations, carry out quality control, helping production runs in the batch manufacturing facility in accordance with precise procedures and quality parameters to ensure orders are manufactured right first time

• Working to production schedules to ensure lab sample orders are completed on time

• Keeping up to date and accurate records

• Carrying out LEAN manufacturing continuous improvements

• Routine laboratory testing

• Handling raw materials, packing off finished goods and labelling ready for QA approval will be a small part of the roll.

MicroCapture.co.uk provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups

• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace

• Age-inclusive

Candidate Requirements

Personal Qualities

• Energy & enthusiasm

• A strong work ethic and a problem solving, can-do attitude

• A willingness to learn & develop 

• Committed to doing your best at all times

• Punctual & reliable

Training To Be Delivered

Qualification to be delivered: L3 BTEC in Applied Science

Apprenticeship Standard: L3 Laboratory Technician

Training Provider: Cogent Skills

Delivery model: Online at MicroCapture Ltd. Premises. Some Block release

Future Prospects

MicroCapture is investing in the apprenticeship program with the view to train candidates to reach a suitable level for production assistants to support the growth of the company.

Things To Be Considered

You will need to provide your own transport and lunch

About Microcapture

MicroCapture is an award-winning Grantham based manufacturer of specialist microencapsulated fragrances and ingredients, which we supply to the tissue converting and therapeutic cosmetics sectors. Our Innovative products are exported worldwide and add value to some of the world's leading brands including Kleenex tissues and Breaze Health Ltd.. MicroCapture is a forward thinking company, which has a culture of innovation and continuous improvement using science and manufacturing to drive growth.