Data Science Apprentice

At Colorifix data drives our mission to create sustainable biological dyes for the textile industry. We are seeking a Data Science Apprentice to help the team with data organisation, analysis, and bioinformatics to help answer critical business questions. If you like to solve problems and love science, this is the role for you!

Role

  • Being a valued member of the Informatics team by providing feedback on data and project specific tasks
  • Helping the R&D teams making sense of the data they produce using statistics
  • Building data products to serve the company’s data needs
  • Collaborate on improving data quality and documentation for various stakeholders in the wider company

Training

  • BSc (Hons) Data Science via Data scientist (integrated degree) Level 6 apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required
  • This apprenticeship is delivered via ‘Blended Learning’ which is a combination of online distancelearning and in-person teaching and learning. The in-person teaching is delivered in ‘blocks’ on ARU's Cambridge campus.

The apprentice will be positioned for a career as a Data Scientist or Analyst at Colorifix. As the data team evolves, this role could grow into technical specialisation (e.g. data analytics, data engineering, machine learning) or operational leadership within digital services and analytics.

Apprenticeship Standard
Data scientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
Training Provider
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Working Week
Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm
Expected Duration
4 Years
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Sunday, 15th June 2025
Start Date
Monday, 1st September 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • Maths and English and 3 other subjects GCSE, grade C/4 or above (Desired)
  • Any A Level, grade 96 UCAS Points (CCC) (Desired)
  • Any BTEC, grade 96 UCAS Points (MMM) (Desired)

About the Employer

COLORIFIX LIMITED
Colorifix is a biotechnology company that aims to bring a novel, sustainable and environmentally friendly process to the textile dyeing industry by eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals as well as allowing for large savings in water and energy use. Colorifix has been recognised by winning awards in both synthetic biology and fashion, with full information available on our website. We promote and adhere to our company values of Trust, Sustainability, Respect, Inclusivity and Social Conscience.
Company
COLORIFIX LIMITED
Location
Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich, England
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,000 a year
Posted
Company
COLORIFIX LIMITED
Location
Norwich Research Park, Colney Lane, Colney, Norwich, England
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,000 a year
Posted