Laboratory Technician Apprentice – Level 3 Training

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Job summary

Castleford area laboratory is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to learn on the job, support daily testing, sample preparation and record keeping. The role offers hands-on training toward a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship and progression opportunities within the lab team.

The program emphasizes following instructions, attention to detail, and readiness to develop practical lab skills while working 0830–1700, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• GCSEs Maths, English and a science subject at grade 4-9 or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Basic IT literacy and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with laboratory tests and experiments.
• Preparing samples, materials and equipment for testing.
• Accurately recording results and maintaining laboratory records.
• Following health & safety procedures and quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Writing skills

Numeracy

Computers

Data analysis

Lab safety awareness

Education

GCSEs Maths/English/Science (4-9)

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Castleford area laboratory is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to learn on the job, support daily testing, sample preparation and record keeping. The role offers hands-on training toward a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship and progression opportunities within the lab team.

The program emphasizes following instructions, attention to detail, and readiness to develop practical lab skills while working 0830–1700, Monday to Friday.