Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to support day-to-day laboratory activities, assist with tests, prepare samples and maintain a clean, safe working environment. You will gain practical experience under supervision, learn laboratory techniques, record results accurately and progress toward higher qualifications through our structured training.

This apprenticeship emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail and safety compliance, with initial training and

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and Science 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 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 skills

Numeracy

IT basics

Lab data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths & Science desirable

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.

Key duties include:

• 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

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, 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.

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.