Apprentice Lab Tech

Join Biomodal’s Protein Sciences team and gain hands-on experience developing recombinant proteins. Build practical skills in molecular biology and protein science while contributing to live R&D projects and learning alongside experienced scientists.

Laboratory & Experimental Work

• Support the expression, purification, and characterisation of recombinant proteins
• Perform routine laboratory techniques including pipetting, buffer preparation, chromatography, and sample analysis
• Assist in executing experimental plans, following established protocols and SOPs
• Accurately record experimental data in electronic lab notebooks (e.g. Benchling)

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Process and analyse experimental data under supervision
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of results, ensuring traceability
• Contribute to data presentation in team meetings

Equipment & Laboratory Operations

• Operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, FPLC systems, spectrophotometers)
• Maintain laboratory consumables and stock levels
• Support calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment

Quality, Compliance and Safety

• Follow all laboratory health & safety procedures and risk assessments
• Work in accordance with internal quality systems and good scientific practice
• Ensure accurate documentation aligned with traceability and audit standards

Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively within the Protein Sciences team and with cross-functional groups
• Actively participate in training, coursework, and apprenticeship requirements
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in technical and professional skills

Where you'll work

B400 TRINITY BUILDING
CHESTERFORD RESEARCH PARK
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
CB10 1XL

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED

Training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Course contents

• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
• Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
• Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
• Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
• Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
• Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
• Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
• Complete documentation proficiently
• Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
• Contribute to the preparation of reports.
• Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
• Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
• Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
• Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
• Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
• Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
• Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
• Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
• Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
• Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
• Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
• Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
• Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
• Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
• Complete documentation proficiently
• Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
• Contribute to the preparation of reports.
• Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
• Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
• Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
• Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
• Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
• Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
• Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
• Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results