Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Rishton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in the United Kingdom is offering a Laboratory Technician Apprentice position where you will support day-to-day laboratory work, assist with tests, prepare samples and help maintain a clean, safe environment. You will be trained and supported throughout the apprenticeship, with GCSEs in Maths/Science desirable but not essential.

A practical, detail-oriented mindset and basic IT skills will help you succeed and progress into higher qualifications.

Qualifications

• GCSEs Maths and Science desirable but not essential.
• GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Working as part of a team to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Basic IT skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

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. 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. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

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
• 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

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.