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CB10 1XL. We are looking for a motivated and practical Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, developing hands-on laboratory skills while working towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.
Wage £22,000 a year
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Training course Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed. 37 hours a week
Start date Monday 3 August 2026
Duration 1 year
Positions available 1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
(Cambridge) Role Summary:
This apprenticeship will support the Protein Sciences team in the development, production, and characterisation of recombinant proteins that underpin biomodal’s technology platform.
It combines structured academic learning with hands-on laboratory experience. The apprentice will develop practical skills in molecular biology and protein science, while contributing to ongoing R&D projects. Working closely with experienced scientists, the apprentice will assist in experimental design, data generation, and analysis, whilst building a strong foundation in laboratory best practice, safety, and data integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
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Skills & Competencies Required:
Essential
- Strong interest in protein science, molecular biology, or biotechnology.
- Basic understanding of biological or chemical principles.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow protocols and accurately record data.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive approach to learning and development.
Desirable
- Prior laboratory experience (academic or industrial).
- Awareness of protein purification or molecular biology techniques.
- Familiarity with data handling using R or python.
- Understanding of quality systems (e.g. ISO or GMP environments).
Qualifications:
A degree or certification in biological sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field. Alternatively, this could be substituted with proven experience working in an industrial laboratory environment.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The work environment is approximately 80% laboratory and 20% office based. Some manual handling or lifting is anticipated for this role to move bulk reagents or products. The laboratory will have specific risk factors and working procedures that will need to be adhered to. Lone laboratory working is permitted for this role with the requisite training and risk management.
Where you'll work
Chesterford Research Park
CB10 1XL
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
I & F LIMITED
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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
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Training schedule
Laboratory Technician Level 3.
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Initiative
IT skills
Logical
Number skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
About this employer
Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Because of the technical experience you will gain from working in a laboratory, you will gain skills which many graduates have yet to develop. If you have practical ability, the ability to solve problems and good communication skills, there are opportunities for progression towards higher qualifications.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
I & F LIMITED
Michaella Moreton
michaella.moreton@skills4group.co.uk
0161 794 0528
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043631.
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