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Laboratory Technician Apprentice
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Impellam Group | Whittlesford, Cambridge (CB22 4WL) | £26,000 per year
Start your scientific career with purpose.
Impellam Group is looking for a driven and curious individual to join us as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. You'll earn a competitive salary while gaining hands-on experience in a modern, cutting-edge lab - and work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, delivered by Tiro Training Ltd.
This is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in the fast-growing life sciences sector, with training and support every step of the way.
The role
Working from our state-of-the-art facility at Lion Works, Whittlesford (just a short walk from Whittlesford Parkway Station, with easy links to Cambridge and London), your day-to-day will include:
- Helping keep the labs safe, clean, and well-stocked
- Preparing scientific materials such as buffers, media, and agar plates
- Tracking lab consumables and managing deliveries
- Supporting scientific teams with research activities
- Assisting with lab equipment maintenance, records, and safety protocols
- Playing a key role in smooth day-to-day lab operations
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What you'll gain
Over the two-year programme you'll develop practical, real-world lab skills including health & safety compliance, sample preparation, use of specialist instruments and equipment, data recording and basic statistical analysis, and use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) - building a strong foundation for a career in STEM.
Hours & details
- Wage: £26,000 a year
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm (1-hour break) - 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- Start date: Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Duration: 2 years
- Positions available: 1
- Training provider: Tiro Training Ltd
What we're looking for
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE English (grade 4-9)
- GCSE Maths (grade 4-9)
- GCSE Science (grade 4-9)
- A Level in a Scientific subject
(Other relevant qualifications or industry experience welcomed - the programme can flex to reflect what you already know.)
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Skills & Qualities
- Communication, attention to detail, organisation, problem-solving, analytical thinking, teamwork, initiative, and curiosity about how science works.
We're looking at potential as much as paper qualifications - if you're organised, reliable, a great communicator, and ready to grow, we want to hear from you.
About Impellam Group
Impellam Group is a global workforce and STEM talent solutions organisation. For over a decade we've connected passionate individuals with meaningful opportunities across the STEM industries - helping people grow, thrive, and build fulfilling careers.
What's next
Many apprentices go on to secure full-time roles with us. This is your gateway into a rewarding career in science, with real support behind you throughout.
Apply now via Find an Apprenticeship (ref: VAC(phone number removed))
Closing date: Monday 14 September 2026, 11:59pm
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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