Apprentice Clinical Laboratory Technician

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to train as a Clinical Laboratory Technician at the University of Oxford. You will prepare samples for medical research and maintain laboratory equipment. This apprenticeship offers a recognized qualification and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• Hold GCSE in Science, Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and operation of autoclave.
• Preparation of samples for shipping and maintaining lab cleanliness.
• Full training provided as part of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Customer care

Problem solving

Administrative

Number skills

Analytical

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Education

GCSE in Science, Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

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University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD. £25,331 per annum. This is an exciting opportunity to train as a Services Laboratory Technician working at the cutting edge of medical science and development, as part of the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences. As well as preparing samples for the experimental medical research facility, you will be working in the Services Team, alongside the Clinical Trials Unit and the Health and Safety Manager. You will be based at the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD.

What you'll do at work:

• Maintenance of laboratory equipment e.g. calibration of pH meters, freezer defrosting.
• Basic Health and Safety.
• Operation of autoclave for making-safe waste for disposal, sterilisation of glass, plastic-ware and media.
• Operation of laboratory equipment, sample preparation.
• Removal of waste material to waste bins.
• Preparation of samples for shipping.
• Maintaining stocks and reporting shortages.
• Maintaining general lab cleanliness.
• Full training to be provided as part of the apprenticeship.

Your training plan: You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:

• Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician
• On-the-job competency training
• Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science or L4 HNC depending on previous academic attainment.

The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham.

Requirements:

Essential qualifications:

• Hold GCSE in Science, Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.

Skills:

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental