Apprentice Laboratory Technician

Overview

Apprentice Laboratory Technician – Blackburn – £20,000 per annum

Your New Employer

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career within a modern laboratory environment, working alongside experienced laboratory professionals while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. This apprenticeship combines practical, hands-on laboratory experience with structured learning, allowing you to develop valuable technical skills while earning a salary. Upon successful completion, you will achieve your NVQ Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification, providing an excellent foundation for a long-term career within laboratory sciences.

Your New Job

As an Apprentice Laboratory Technician, you will work within a busy laboratory, supporting experienced technicians with a variety of scientific testing and laboratory activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with routine laboratory testing and sample preparation.
• Learning how to operate laboratory equipment safely and accurately.
• Recording results and maintaining accurate laboratory documentation.
• Following laboratory procedures, quality standards and health & safety requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and compliant laboratory environment.
• Supporting the wider laboratory team with day-to-day activities while developing your technical knowledge.

The role consists of:

• 4 days per week working within the laboratory.
• 1 day per week attending Preston College (day to be confirmed by the college and course timetable).
• Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm.
• Friday: 8:30am – 2:00pm.
• Start Date: Monday 10th August, with college studies commencing in September.

Your Experience and Requirements

ZAP are searching for enthusiastic individuals who have a genuine interest in science and are looking to begin a rewarding career within a laboratory environment.

Essential requirements include:

• GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade 6 (B) or above.
• Basic understanding of scientific principles.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a laboratory setting.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.

Your Future as a Successful Candidate

This apprenticeship offers an outstanding opportunity to gain recognised qualifications whilst earning practical industry experience. On successful completion of the programme, you will have achieved an NVQ Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification and developed the technical knowledge, laboratory skills and professional experience needed to build a successful career within laboratory sciences, quality, research or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

If you're looking for the perfect opportunity to earn while you learn and kick-start your scientific career, we'd love to hear from you.