Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Skills4Group; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 12.000 - 16.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Skills4Group in the United Kingdom is recruiting a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join the laboratory team, enabling you to earn while you learn and work toward a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

You will support day-to-day lab work, assist with testing, sample preparation and safe, accurate record-keeping, while receiving full training and supervision throughout the apprenticeship.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule.
• Good writing and numeracy skills.
• Familiarity with computers/ keyboards / typing.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Access – statistics, graphs, data analysis.
• General awareness of safety, especially in a laboratory environment.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Unsupervised work

Writing & numeracy

Computers & typing

Word Excel Access

Lab safety awareness

Ausbildung

GCSEs Maths English Science

Jobbeschreibung

Nuneaton, CV13 - 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.

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.

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.

Key duties

• 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

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 essential

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