Apprentice Clinical Laboratory Technician

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford offers an exciting opportunity for a Services Laboratory Technician apprenticeship within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences. This role involves working in a cutting-edge medical research facility, maintaining laboratory equipment, and preparing samples, with comprehensive training provided to achieve a Level 3 qualification.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSE in Science, Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Skills required: Communication, Attention to detail, Organisation, Customer care, Problem solving.

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 skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Non judgemental

Education

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

Job description

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

How to apply:

Applications are made through the Government's Find an Apprenticeship Service - Please apply here!

The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on Thursday 29 May 2025.

Interviews are likely to take place during on either Thursday 12 June 2025 or Wednesday 18 June 2025.

Contact Person :

Recruitment Team

Vacancy ID :

179748

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

29-May-2025 12:00

Contact Email :

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