Laboratory Technician Apprentice - Post Life Services - Starting Salary £20,050

Use your passion for science and practical approach to learning to start a career in a fast paced, varied and rewarding environment. With Labcorp you have the chance to learn new skills and work with like-minded individuals to improve the health and lives of people all over the world. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn and start your career. Through on-the-job training with a one-day a week release to college, you will learn laboratory skills whilst working towards a Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard and a HNC in Applied Science.

About us: At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. We are recognised as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2022 and have over 360 Apprentices across the business. In 2022 Labcorp won the Yorkshire & Humber Large Employer of the Year Apprentice award.

As a Labcorp Apprentice you will be working to contribute to the success of the business to develop drug solutions to improve health and lives across the globe. In 2022 88% of drugs approved by the FDA were supported by work performed by Labcorp. In addition to the lab skills and qualification you will receive, we support your professional development and career exploration through program workshops, leadership speakers, employee resource group introductions, new hire panel discussions and small group ‘coffee chats’.

Department Information: The department of Histology is under the umbrella of ‘Post Life Services’ and offers a great opportunity for those specialising in more hands-on tasks. The department has several apprentices working at Levels 3, 5 and 6 which creates a supportive environment for mixing both college studies and laboratory based work. A level of dexterity and manual skill is needed to complete the manual and automated processes within Histology (on organs previously removed and fixed in Neutral Buffered Formalin by the Necropsy department). These processes are tissue trimming to sample the required organs into a tissue cassette, processing to dehydrate tissue and infiltrate with wax, embedding to orientate the organ into a specific blocking pattern, microtomy to produce a one cell thick sample of the organ on a microscope slide, staining with Haematoxylin and Eosin, and quality control within Histology to check the stained slide highlights key cellular structures for pathological analysis. Specialised staining may also be performed to aid pathology diagnosis performed by the Pathology Department.

Large diverse teams work dynamically throughout the week in a fast paced laboratory setting, with an emphasis on team work, flexibility and adaptability. High efficiency and productivity is developed and maintained through training and constructive feedback and this is balanced with a high level of quality in all aspects of the role. Training is on the job, with a dedicated training program offering both one on one sessions and larger groups in order to develop key manual and scientific skills. Our aim during the 2-year programme is to produce confident competent scientific technicians with the core skills to allow them to develop a career within the company. We then offer the option to progress to both a Level 5 or Level 6 Degree qualification or beyond to a Masters Qualification.

What you’ll receive:

• You’ll undertake a Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with HNC in Applied Science over the course of 24 months
• 20% ‘off the Job time’ given for your studies
• You will study for a Level 4 Science Qualification
• A chance to Act as an Apprentice Ambassador across Yorkshire for Science roles
• A generous benefits and holiday package
• A chance to work on groundbreaking trials

What are we looking for:

• An A-level in Biology or Chemistry is preferred but not essential.
• Relevant work Experience or a level 3 science-based qualification is also beneficial
• A passion for science
• A willingness to learn
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Great attention to detail
• Time management and prioritisation skills in order to balance the demands of work and college to ensure deadlines are met both at college and in the workplace

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.