At a Glance
- Tasks: Support lab work, assist with tests, and maintain a safe environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a hands-on laboratory setting.
- Benefits: Gain valuable skills, receive training, and enjoy career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Perfect for those looking to develop practical skills and advance their qualifications.
- Why this job: Kickstart your science career while learning in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Interest in science, attention to detail, and basic IT skills.
The predicted salary is between 25145 - 30733 £ per year.
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.
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
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
GCSEs
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.
- 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.
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Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship in Leatherhead employer: Skills 4 Pharmacy
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