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Apprenticeship, Assistant Scientist

EmployerNatural Resources Wales

LocationSwansea

£

Pay£26,861 - £27,910

Closing Date26 July 2026

role summary

This is an apprenticeship with Natural Resources Wales, called NRW.
You will learn and work in a science laboratory.
You will get hands-on experience and study to build your skills.
The job is about testing the environment to help protect nature in Wales.

key tasks

Work in three different lab teams: Service Delivery, Inorganics, and Organics.
Learn different lab methods and how to keep quality high.
Help produce accurate and timely test results.
Support environmental checks and rules.

skills and experience

Want to build a career in analytical science.
Be ready to learn both in the lab and through study.
Work well with others and follow instructions.
Be interested in helping protect the environment.

£ pay and hours

Details about pay are not given here.
You will work during normal laboratory hours.
You will have time for study and work.

location and workplace

You will work at the NRW lab at Swansea University.
You will move between different lab teams for learning.
Interviews will be face to face on 10 August 2026.
The interview location details will be given before interview day.

how to apply

To ask about the role, email Natalie Dudley-Burton at NRW: Natalie.DudleyBurton@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Prepare to attend an in-person interview if invited.

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