Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

skills4group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in Gateshead is offering an apprenticeship as a Laboratory Technician. You will support the laboratory team by performing routine oil testing, data management, and lab maintenance while gaining a Level 3 qualification. Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject. Key skills include the ability to work unsupervised, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a strong awareness of lab safety. This role provides practical experience, contributing to future career progression.

Responsibilities

• Carries out the routine testing requirements.
• Records and archives test data generated.
• Reports unusual variations and out-of-specification results.
• Performs 'Work Requests' as needed.
• Develops and reviews laboratory procedures.
• Ensures health, safety & environmental standards are met.
• Maintains a safe laboratory environment.
• Works under initiative once trained.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule

Basic writing and numeracy skills

Familiarity with computers / keyboards / typing skills

Word, Excel, Access – statistics, graphs, data analysis

General awareness of safety issues in a laboratory

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject at grade 4-9

Job description

NE8 1NA. To support the laboratory team by performing routine oil testing, data management, and laboratory maintenance, gaining a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification through a structured apprenticeship.

Qualifications Required

GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 or equivalent.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule
• Writing and numeracy skills
• Familiarity with computers / keyboards / typing skills
• Word, Excel, Access – statistics, graphs, data analysis
• General awareness of importance of safety, and in particular safety issues of working in a laboratory.

Skills Required

• Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule
• Basic writing and numeracy skills
• Familiarity with computers / keyboards / typing skills
• Word, Excel, Access – statistics, graphs, data analysis
• General awareness of importance of safety, and in particular safety issues of working in a laboratory.

Training to be Provided

Laboratory Technician Level 3

Future Prospects

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, ability to solve problems and good communication skills there are opportunities for progression towards higher qualifications.

Vacancy Description

Principal accountabilities / main tasks:

• Carries out the routine testing requirements.
• Records and archives test data generated.
• Routinely reports testing and highlights any problems or unusual variations, and reports out‑of‑specification results to the relevant people.
• Ensures where possible “Work Requests” are carried out as required.
• Develops and continuously reviews new and existing laboratory procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that internal and external health, safety & environmental standards are met in terms of both work performance and behavior.
• Ensures the laboratory is a safe place to work in or visit, and that high housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Once trained on specific tasks, the role will involve working under your own initiative at times. Working on all aspects of the laboratory function.