Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - 3D Bio-Tissues Ltd

Tiro; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Working hours 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Job summary

3D Bio-Tissues Ltd in Newcastle upon Tyne offers a Laboratory Technician Apprentice role as part of a Level 3 apprenticeship. You will help keep the lab running, look after spaces and equipment, manage stock, place orders and support scientists with daily tasks.

The programme runs over 20 months with blended online and in-person training, including at least 6 hours per week of off-the-job training and the potential for progression within the biotech field.

Qualifications

• Be 16 or over
• Not be in full-time education
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Apprenticeships designed to provide new knowledge, skills and behaviours; applicants should not already hold a Level 3, degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject, or have significant experience in the same field.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining laboratory spaces and equipment
• Monitoring supplies and keeping accurate stock records
• Placing orders and receiving and organising deliveries
• Supporting scientists with day‑to‑day laboratory tasks
• Following laboratory health and safety procedures

Job description

Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - 3D Bio-Tissues Ltd

Department: Science Apprenticeship - Biology L3

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Tyne and Wear

Compensation: £20,000 / year

Description

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Expected Start Date: ASAP

Working for 3D Bio-Tissues

This is an innovative biotechnology company engineering the next chapter in biotech. Using advanced, bio-inspired processes, the company creates biological tissues for healthcare, sustainable food production and other exciting applications.

As a Lab Technician, you will play an important part in keeping the laboratory running smoothly. You will look after laboratory spaces and equipment, manage stock and deliveries, place orders and support the scientific team with day-to-day laboratory activities. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, develop new skills and build your career within a growing biotechnology company.

About Company

The Package

• Starting salary of £20,000 per year
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Company pension scheme

Key Responsibilities

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join the 3D Bio-Tissues team. You will play an important part in keeping the laboratory organised and running smoothly while providing practical support to a team of passionate scientists.

You will gain hands‑on experience and develop a broad range of practical and professional skills, including:

• Maintaining laboratory spaces and equipment
• Monitoring supplies and keeping accurate stock records
• Placing orders and receiving and organising deliveries
• Supporting scientists with day‑to‑day laboratory tasks
• Following laboratory health and safety procedures

About You

You're naturally organised, practical and interested in how a laboratory operates. You take pride in keeping things running smoothly, paying close attention to detail and completing tasks accurately and reliably. You understand that a successful laboratory depends on excellent technical and operational support.

You enjoy working in a structured environment and are comfortable following processes, maintaining high standards and keeping accurate records. You are patient, focused and happy completing routine tasks because you recognise the importance of consistency, cleanliness and organisation.

You take ownership of your responsibilities, welcome feedback and approach your work with a calm and methodical mindset. You are comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.

Apprenticeship Eligibility

Apprenticeship Eligibility

• Be 16 or over
• Not be in full-time education
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Have the right to work in the UK

Apprenticeships are designed to provide new knowledge, skills and behaviours, so applicants should not already hold a Level 3, degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject, or have significant experience in the same field.

If you’re unsure whether you meet the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you - get in touch and we can advise you further.

So how does the apprenticeship work?

Start your career as a laboratory technician and gain hands‑on experience supporting real scientific work in a professional laboratory or technical environment.

As part of this Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to carry out tests, analyse data, and contribute to important projects, whether that’s in a laboratory or a more practical, site‑based environment.

Learn more about the programme here. Over 20 months, you’ll combine day‑to‑day experience in your role with structured training delivered by expert tutors at Tiro. Our blended learning approach includes a mix of online sessions, in‑person training, and hands‑on support, alongside guidance from a dedicated mentor in the workplace.

You’ll spend at least 6 hours per week on off‑the‑job training, including virtual learning, practical activities, and applied assignments.

What your training will look like: You’ll follow a structured programme combining live sessions, online learning, and hands‑on workplace training to build your skills step by step.

What could your future look like? This apprenticeship will help you build the skills and experience needed to start your career as a laboratory technician and progress within the industry.

Through hands‑on training, you’ll develop the competence and confidence to carry out laboratory testing and take on increasing responsibility in your role. This programme can also lead to professional recognition, such as becoming a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).

You’ll gain experience that’s valued across a wide range of technical and scientific roles, opening up opportunities to grow and specialise in your chosen field.

If you choose to continue your development, you may also have the opportunity to progress onto higher‑level qualifications, such as degree apprenticeships in Biology, Materials, or Chemistry.