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Skills 4 Pharmacy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee assistance

Extra birthday leave

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy is offering a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, combining on‑the‑job training with off‑the‑job learning. You will be supported to develop practical laboratory skills while contributing to daily testing and sample preparation.

No previous laboratory experience is required; full training and support are provided to help you build a career in science. Earn while you learn in a structured apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and a science subject at grade 4-9 or equivalent.
• Interest in science and laboratory work with good attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interest in science

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Basic IT skills

Writing and numeracy

Education

GCSEs Maths & Science

GCSE English (desirable)

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

08.00-16.00

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.

• Pension, employees assistance, extra days annual leave for your birthday