Apprentice Science Technician

Summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, nurturing and positive Apprentice Science Technician to support and enhance the teaching and learning of our students. You will have a flexible approach to work and be key in supporting the Science Department and helping students achieve their full potential during their time at school.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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£14,526.20 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT

Training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm. Term time only - 39 weeks per annum.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

The Apprentice Science Technician will support the preparation and maintenance of practical resources for science lessons. They will work under the guidance of the Senior Technician and teaching staff to ensure a safe, well-organized, and efficient laboratory environment that enhances students’ learning experiences.

Duties and responsibilities:

Prepare, set up, and clear away equipment and materials for practical science lessons
Assist in the maintenance, calibration, and care of scientific equipment
Ensure practical resources are available and in good condition for lessons
Support teachers in demonstrations and experiments as required
Follow health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and CLEAPSS guidelines
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of chemicals and equipment
Maintain accurate records of stock levels and order supplies when needed
Organise and store chemicals, specimens, and equipment securely
Assist with the preparation of solutions and biological samples as required

Benefits will include:

Professional development opportunities
Career pathways across the Trust
Teacher / Local Authority
Pension Scheme
Online retail discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments

Where you'll work

Barrs Hill School
Radford Road
Coventry
CV1 4BU

Training

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

College or training organisation

CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

Your 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
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

Your training plan

You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician
On-the-job competency training

Training will be delivered online with occasional site visits by a vocational skills coach to assess you in the workplace.

Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths & Science (grade C/4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Science (grade C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

About this company

Barr’s Hill School is an outstanding school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of its students. Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, there may be the opportunity to apply for a permanent position

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