Lab Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn (Level 3)

Skills4Group; Otley; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4Group in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. You will learn hands-on lab skills while working towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, earning while you learn.

As part of the apprenticeship, you will assist with tests, prepare samples, and maintain a clean, safe workspace under supervision. No prior lab experience is required, and full training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• GCSEs Maths, English and a science subject at grade 4–9 or equivalent.
• Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule.
• Good writing and numeracy skills.
• Familiarity with computers, keyboards and typing.
• General awareness of safety in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Written & numeracy

Computer skills

Word/Excel/Access

Lab safety awareness

Job description

Skills4Group in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. You will learn hands-on lab skills while working towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, earning while you learn.

As part of the apprenticeship, you will assist with tests, prepare samples, and maintain a clean, safe workspace under supervision. No prior lab experience is required, and full training and support are provided.