Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Skills4Group; Duxford; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 16.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cambridge Lab Apprenticeships in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. The role focuses on testing, sample preparation and maintaining a clean, safe working environment while pursuing a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

You will gain practical hands-on skills, learn to follow a planned work schedule, and develop writing and IT competencies as part of a structured apprenticeship program.

Formación

• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science at grade 4-9 or equivalent.
• Good written and numerical skills.
• Ability to learn and follow instructions in a lab setting.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with laboratory tests and experiments under supervision.
• Prepare samples, materials and equipment for testing.
• Record results accurately and maintain lab records.
• Clean, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Follow health and safety procedures and quality standards.

Conocimientos

Computers and typing

Data analysis (Excel)

Word processing

Numeracy

Educación

GCSEs Maths English Science

Herramientas

Word

Excel

Access

Descripción del empleo

Positions available:

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Brief overview of the role:

Cambridge , CB10 - We are looking for a motivated and practical Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, developing hands‑on laboratory skills while working towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

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.

Desired skills:

• 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.

Vacancy description:

About the role:

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.

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.

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

Apprenticeship details:

• 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