Lab Apprentice Technician – Fully Funded Bioscience Degree

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Degree Laboratory Apprentice Technician to assist in laboratory services while pursuing a Level 6 Laboratory Scientist degree. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe lab environment, supporting practical sessions, and delivering training. Suitable candidates should be proactive, willing to learn, and possess GCSEs in English and Maths. This role offers mentorship and training within a collaborative technical team, balancing study and practical lab experience.

Benefits

Real Living Wage employer

26 days annual leave

Mentorship and structured training

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older with the right to work in the UK.
• No prior degree or higher qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of laboratory services in the university.
• Maintain clean and safe lab environments.
• Assist with setup for practical sessions and simple analyses.
• Deliver basic skills training for students and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or 4 and above)

A Levels (including Biology), BTEC, or T Level Science

Job description

A leading educational institution seeks a Degree Laboratory Apprentice Technician to assist in laboratory services while pursuing a Level 6 Laboratory Scientist degree. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe lab environment, supporting practical sessions, and delivering training. Suitable candidates should be proactive, willing to learn, and possess GCSEs in English and Maths. This role offers mentorship and training within a collaborative technical team, balancing study and practical lab experience.