Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Birmingham is offering a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship. You will support day-to-day lab work, assist with testing, prepare samples and maintain a clean, safe environment while receiving training and support throughout the apprenticeship.

No prior laboratory experience is required. You will learn to record results, follow health and safety procedures, work with a team to meet deadlines, and gain practical skills for a long-term career in science.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and Science are desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory tests and experiments under supervision.
• Prepare samples, materials and equipment for testing.
• Accurately record results and maintain laboratory records.
• Clean, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Follow health and safety procedures and quality standards.
• Work as part of a team to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Writing skills

Computer skills

Data analysis

Numeracy

Education

GCSEs Maths English Science

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

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

09.00-17.30

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.