Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Notedome

Tiro; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local apprenticeship provider in the UK is seeking a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience in quality control and laboratory testing. The apprentice will conduct experiments, maintain laboratory equipment, and prepare chemical solutions. With potential for future full-time roles and further educational advancement, this apprenticeship is ideal for driven individuals seeking a rewarding career in laboratory science.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ to apply due to Health and Safety regulations.
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Test the quality of products to ensure standards are met.
• Set up and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Conduct and support scientific investigations and experiments.
• Prepare chemical solutions and lab-sized batches.
• Record and interpret results of experiments and tests.
• Order and maintain stock and resources.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Technical proficiency

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) to join the team, where you will play a key role in supporting research, development, and quality control activities. In this hands‑on apprenticeship, you’ll gain valuable experience conducting experiments, performing laboratory tests and analyses, and producing detailed reports of your findings.

This programme provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in laboratory science, allowing you to develop a wide range of technical and analytical skills in a collaborative and supportive environment. You will contribute to testing product quality, maintaining laboratory equipment, preparing chemical solutions, and supporting scientific investigations that drive innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Test the quality of products to make sure that they meet standards and specifications.
• Set up and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Conduct and support scientific investigations and experiments.
• Prepare chemical solutions, lab‑size batches of current or new formulations.
• Record, compile, and interpret results of chemical and physical experiments, tests, and analyses for a variety of purposes.
• Order and maintain stock and resources.

Due to Health and Safety restrictions, you must be 18+ to apply for this role.

Future Opportunities

When you join Notedome, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full‑time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.

Through practical training on the job, you will acquire new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for laboratory testing. This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in laboratory testing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech).

This program unlocks a multitude of career paths, granting you access to diverse organisations across various sectors. Whether it’s the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (primary and secondary), biotechnology companies, nuclear enterprises, analytical science services, or educational institutions, the doors are wide open.

This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. You may choose to pursue higher‑level qualifications through one of our Degree Apprenticeships such as Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Materials Science or Applied Chemical Science.