Apprentice Laboratory Technician
Apprentice Laboratory Technician
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Job Description
Salary in year one:
If aged 18 to 20- 19302 per annum
If aged 21 or over- 23568 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 25 August 2025
The Role
The 2 apprenticeship positions will be for a period of 24 months from your start date and include a period of 3 months at the end where we will work with you on your final assessment.
As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice you will support the daily operations of our laboratories. This role involves assisting the technical team with the preparation of practical classes maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring a clean and safe working environment. You will gain hands-on experience in various laboratory techniques and procedures contributing to our teaching research and engagement activities. This will enable you to develop the knowledge skills and behaviours to begin your career as a technician.
These two posts are part of the Education technical community which supports the Faculty of Medical Sciences Teaching Schools: Pharmacy Psychology Dental Sciences Medicine Biomedical Nutrition and Sport Sciences. Our community is committed to working collaboratively; sharing experience and best practice to deliver excellence creativity and impact.
Due to the nature of this post you need to be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for selection.
Apprentices who do not have a level 3 science qualification will attend a 1 week block training in Sutton Coldfield to cover level 3 BTEC in Applied Science.
How do I apply
To apply please complete the mandatory fields in the application form including providing an answer of no more than 250 words to the 3 questions we ask at the very end.
We will be holding in person fun practical activities as part of the assessment as well as a tour of the laboratory and a short interview on Tuesday September 9th.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Alison Gregory
Whats in it for you
During your apprenticeship you will attend monthly delivery sessions and be supported by an Apprenticeship Skills Coach from the training provider (CSR Group) who will meet with you monthly to carry out observations and help you collate evidence that will be used for your final assessment. Most of this training will be hosted virtually.
They will also lead on providing you with learning and development opportunities events workshops and projects to work on during the course of your normal working week with us that will ultimately support you in achieving your Level 3 in Laboratory Technician.
You will also be assigned a mentor and manager in your host department who will help you embed your learning into day-to-day life in the role. They will give you the space to be able to practice and learn new skills in real life situations.
We will also support you with workshops to support you in applying for permanent positions within the university and we hope this will be the start of your long term career journey with us.
We have over 6000 colleagues and opportunities for you to move into more specialised positions and access further learning.
Key Accountabilities
Work safely in the lab keep the area clean and tidy and follow safety environmental and risk management rules
Help set up and clear away after lab practical classes
Dispose of lab waste properly following the correct waste management rules
Follow quality procedures to meet required standards
Get ready for lab tasks using the right scientific techniques and methods
Carry out lab tasks by following specific instructions like Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Use the required lab instruments and equipment correctly including calibrating them when needed
Produce accurate and reliable data and keep clear records of all lab work and results
Look at and interpret data notice if anything needs more investigation and ask senior staff for help when needed
Share scientific information clearly and use Laboratory Information Management systems properly
The Person
Knowledge skills and experience
Enthusiasm for preparing for and performing laboratory experiments and tests
Willingness to learn how to use specific lab equipment and instruments
Able to keep clear and accurate records and help with report writing
Understand the importance of health and safety in the lab including spotting and managing risks
Follow all lab safety rules laws and ethical guidelines
Willing to help with ordering and managing lab supplies
Good at solving problems and open to learning standard software programs
Have basic skills in statistics to process and show data clearly
Interested in learning how to use Laboratory Information Management Systems
Open to learning about quality control procedures and workplace standards
Understand how to store and handle data safely following data protection rules
Want to get familiar with scientific methods used to solve problems and find solutions
Desirable
Willing to work with donor materials in the Human Anatomy department
Attributes and Behaviour
Effective communication and teamwork
Ability to work independently and take responsibility for tasks
Understanding the impact of work on others especially related to diversity and equality
Time management and ability to complete work to agreed schedules
Adaptability to change and commitment to continuous professional development
Reliability integrity and respect for confidentiality
Qualifications
It is essential that you have 5 GCSEs at Grade C or Level 4 and above including Maths English and Science
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silverAthena Swanaward in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 28438
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
