Laboratory Technician Apprentice – Histopathology

PATHTECH LABORATORIES LTD
BOLTON (BL2 6DP)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2026

Summary

Join PathTech Laboratories as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. Gain practical experience in histopathology while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship. Learn to support laboratory processes, maintain accurate records and work safely in a regulated environment. Earn £16,640 to £20,000 depending on experience and interview.

Wage
£16,640 a year
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Salary range is £16,640 - £20,000 depending on experience and interview.

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)

Hours
40 hours a week
The laboratory operates 7 days a week, from 7.00am - 9.00pm, with apprentices working 40 hours per week on a rota-based shift pattern.

Start date
Monday 2 November 2026

Duration
1 year 6 months

Positions available
2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Support day-to-day laboratory workflow within your training and authorised competency.
• Learn laboratory health and safety, COSHH, PPE, confidentiality and controlled working practices.
• Support accurate documentation, records and laboratory information-system workflows.
• Develop knowledge of specimen pathways and histopathology processes under supervision.
• Support stock, consumables, laboratory housekeeping and equipment checks.
• Complete structured training, SOP learning, workplace evidence and competency assessments.
• Participate in suitable quality, audit and continuous-improvement activities.

Where you'll work

VICTORIA WORKS
OAKENBOTTOM ROAD
BOLTON
BL2 6DP

Training

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

Training provider
CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn

• 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