Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Job description

About

About the role:

As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will support the day‑to‑day work of the laboratory, assisting with testing, preparing samples and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. You will be trained and supported throughout the apprenticeship.

Key duties include:

Assisting with laboratory tests and experiments under supervision

Preparing samples, materials and equipment for testing

Accurately recording results and maintaining laboratory records

Cleaning, maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment

Following health & safety procedures and quality standards

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Working as part of a team to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy

Apprenticeship details:

Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Combination of on‑the‑job training and off‑the‑job learning

Full training and support provided

No previous laboratory experience required

What we’re looking for:

An interest in science and laboratory work

Good attention to detail and organisational skills

Willingness to learn and follow instructions

Basic IT skills

GCSEs (or predicted grades), particularly Maths and Science, are desirable but not essential

Why apply?

Earn while gaining a nationally recognised qualification

Develop practical skills for a long‑term career in science or laboratory work

Supportive working and learning environment

Working Week

09.00-17.30

Qualifications Required

GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 or equivalent.

Personal Qualities

- Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule

- Writing and numeracy skills

- Familiarity with computers / keyboards / typing skills

- Word, Excel, Access – statistics, graphs, data analysis

- General awareness of importance of safety, and in particular safety issues of working in a laboratory.

Skills Required

- Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule

- Basic writing and numeracy skills

- Familiarity with computers / keyboards / typing skills

- Word, Excel, Access – statistics, graphs, data analysis

- General awareness of importance of safety, and in particular safety issues of working in a laboratory.

Training to be Provided

Laboratory Technician Level 3

Future Prospects

Because of the technical experience you will gain from working in a laboratory, you will gain skills which many graduates have yet to develop. If you have practical ability, ability to solve problems and good communication skills there are opportunities for progression towards higher qualifications.

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months