Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Greater London, West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy is seeking a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to support day-to-day laboratory work, assisting with testing, preparing samples and maintaining a clean, safe environment. You will be trained and supported throughout the apprenticeship.

As part of the role you will assist with tests and experiments under supervision, record results accurately, calibrate equipment and follow health and safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Interest in science and laboratory work.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Basic IT skills; familiarity with computing is helpful.

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 & safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Interest in science

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject

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

[37.5] hours per week, Monday to Friday, [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.