Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship - Laboratory Coordinator

D4U - Copnor Dental Care; Otley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Stakeholder pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Job summary

D4U - Copnor Dental Care is looking for a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on skills while earning.

The role includes responsibilities like supporting lab operations, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining safety procedures. A competitive salary starts at £22,000 annually, with added benefits including holiday, private healthcare, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject at grade 4-9 or equivalent.
• Ability to follow safety procedures in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Support lab operations and ensure lab spaces are clean and organized.
• Carry out routine checks on laboratory conditions.
• Assist with monitoring laboratory systems and equipment maintenance.
• Contribute to lab improvement projects.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule

Writing and numeracy skills

Familiarity with computers/keyboards/typing skills

Statistics, graphs, data analysis (Word, Excel, Access)

General awareness of lab safety issues

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject (or equivalent) at grade 4-9

Job description

Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship - Laboratory Coordinator

Location: Cambridge, CB10 1XL

Sector: Science and Mathematics

Ref: VAC-04702

Application Deadline Date: 18/07/2026

Start Date: 03/08/2026

Positions Available: 1

Working Week: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 9-5

Brief Description

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.

Key Skills

• 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

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.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Support lab operations
• Help set up and maintain shared lab spaces so they are clean, organised, and ready to use
• Carry out routine checks (e.g. fridges, freezers, general lab condition)
• Support general housekeeping to ensure labs are always audit‑ready

Equipment & Monitoring

• Assist with monitoring laboratory systems (e.g. temperature monitoring and alarms) and elevate issues when needed
• Help track equipment servicing, calibration, and maintenance schedulesMaintain equipment records, including updating asset registers and filing documentation

Facilities & Suppliers

• Support coordination of external engineers and service providers (e.g. arranging access, assisting on‑site)
• Help with small lab moves, improvements, and infrastructure tasks
• Assist with maintaining organised and well‑functioning lab environments

Stock & Organisation

• Support receiving and organising deliveries
• Help maintain stock levels and storage areas
• Ensure materials are stored safely and appropriately (training provided)

Health & Safety

• Follow and support lab safety procedures and safe working practices
• Assist with Health & Safety activities such as inspections, documentation, and actions
• Learn about COSHH and safe handling of materials
• Report hazards or issues to senior team members

Projects & Improvements

• Contribute to lab improvement projects (e.g. space organisation, efficiency improvements)

Training & Development

• Work towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
• Receive structured training, mentoring, and protected study time

Our Offer

• Competitive salary £22,000 per year (up to £24,000 based on experience)
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days holiday
• Private healthcare and life insurance. We operate a stakeholder pension scheme.
• Eligible to participate in the discretionary annual bonus scheme currently offering an annual on target bonus of 5% of base salary, pro rata paid in accordance with achievements to personal and company goals
• Great in‑office benefits, friendly and collegial working environment, situated just outside Cambridge on a well appointed Science and Technology park – amenities include on site restaurant, gym, golf course and plentiful parking.