Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Accrington; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy is offering a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship. You will support day-to-day lab work, assist with testing, prepare samples, record results, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

No prior lab experience is required; full training and ongoing support provided. The role develops practical science skills and offers earning while learning in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and a science subject (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 or equivalent are desirable but not essential.
• Interest in science and laboratory work.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Basic IT skills.

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.
• Working as part of a team to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Writing and numeracy

Computers/typing

Data analysis – Word/Excel

Education

GCSEs Maths English Science

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will support the day‑to‑day work of the laboratory, assisting with testing, preparing samples and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. You will be trained and supported throughout the apprenticeship.

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

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Working as part of a team to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy

Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Combination of on‑the‑job training and off‑the‑job learning

Full training and support provided

No previous laboratory experience required

What we’re looking for:

An interest in science and laboratory work

Good attention to detail and organisational skills

Willingness to learn and follow instructions

Basic IT skills

GCSEs (or predicted grades), particularly Maths and Science, are desirable but not essential

Why apply?

Earn while gaining a nationally recognised qualification

Develop practical skills for a long‑term career in science or laboratory work

Supportive working and learning environment

Working Week

8.00-16.00

Qualifications Required

GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 or equivalent.

Personal Qualities

• - Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule
• - Writing and numeracy skills
• - Familiarity with computers / keyboards / typing skills
• - Word, Excel, Access – statistics, graphs, data analysis
• - General awareness of importance of safety, and in particular safety issues of working in a laboratory.

Skills Required

• - Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule
• - Basic writing and numeracy skills
• - Familiarity with computers / keyboards / typing skills
• - Word, Excel, Access – statistics, graphs, data analysis
• - General awareness of importance of safety, and in particular safety issues of working in a laboratory.

Training to be Provided

Laboratory Technician Level 3

Future Prospects

Because of the technical experience you will gain from working in a laboratory, you will gain skills which many graduates have yet to develop. If you have practical ability, ability to solve problems and good communication skills there are opportunities for progression towards higher qualifications.