Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
Job in
Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-02
Listing for:
Skills 4 Pharmacy
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
-
Research/Development
Lab Tech / Assistant, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Research Assistant/Associate
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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. 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.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×