Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship

Job Overview

This role will involve working to support our high throughput biology team, helping to discover small molecules that correct disease biology, understand how they work, and optimize them into potential drugs. The Laboratory Scientist Apprenticeship will be embedded within our Biology Department where we undertake research to discover therapies for serious diseases. The successful apprentice needs to be reliable, diligent, and take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work.

• The role will involve working within our dynamic Integrative Biology team. We use state‑of‑the‑art biological techniques to discover small molecules that could correct disease biology, and understand how the molecules are working to optimize them towards drugs.
• The role will entail the use of cutting‑edge scientific equipment to measure disease proteins or cells and robotic automation to enable sample management and reagent preparation.
• You will be embedded within a wider organisation that is dedicated to drug discovery and benefit from the passion and knowledge of your colleagues. Regular discussions, talks and presentations from within and outside the organisation will allow you to learn about and understand disease biology, the drug discovery process and how medicines work.
• Understanding and working to strict safety and ethical guidelines is paramount. The apprentice will be expected to work both individually and as part of a laboratory team. With appropriate time, training and experience, they will work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality, accuracy and recording of the work undertaken. They will proactively find solutions to problems and help identify ways to improve processes.
• At the end of the Apprenticeship, the apprentice will be able to:
  • Prepare for and perform laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods relevant to the activities of the laboratory.
  • Apply knowledge of underlying scientific principles in laboratory‑based experimentation and implement new processes according to the literature or input from colleagues.
  • Demonstrate and explain the principles of laboratory techniques and scientific experimentation to contribute to the development of scientific technical projects.
  • Develop and apply theoretical knowledge of the advanced science and technology required to progress in the job role and relevant area of specialism.
  • Understand the business environment in which the company operates, including personal role within the organisation, ethical practice and codes of conduct.
  • Work safely within a laboratory environment.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment and risk management systems.
  • Promote and ensure the application of quality standards relevant to the workplace.
  • Work autonomously to analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific data and present the results of laboratory work and problem‑solving clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
  • Undertake continuous performance improvement within the scientific and technical environment.
  • Use creative thinking and problem‑solving to challenge assumptions, innovate, make new proposals and build on existing ideas.
  • Plan and prioritise tasks, review and evaluate progress against objectives and investigate alternative scenarios.
  • Communicate effectively using a full range of skills: speaking to a scientific and non‑scientific audience, active listening, professional writing, professional body language, scientific presentation.
  • Demonstrate reliability, integrity and respect for confidentiality on work‑related and personal matters, including appropriate use of social media and information systems.
  • Interact effectively within a wide, multi‑disciplinary project team.
  • Understand the impact of work on others.
  • Manage time effectively, being able to plan and complete work to schedule.
  • Able to handle change and respond to change management processes.
  • Take responsibility for personal development, demonstrating commitment to learning and self‑improvement.
• The individual must adhere to site dress code procedures and personal hygiene standards during testing…