Laboratory Technician Apprentice Level 3

DESIGN PLUS HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED

Morecambe (LA3 3PU)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 17 September 2025)

Posted on 2 September 2025

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Summary

The job holder will support the development and realisation of products in the Development Department and ensure the ongoing quality of products produced at Design Plus, by carrying out department-specific tasks.

Wage

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

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Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 September 2025

Duration

2 years

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

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Set products up for stability and compatibility testing.
  • Test and monitor bulk stability samples for visual, odour, pH and viscosity changes
  • Test and monitor compatibility samples for pack integrity, weight changes, compatibility with fluid and dispense function
  • Produce stability and compatibility reports for inclusion in Product Information Files (PIFs)
  • Liaise with Development Chemists and Account Managers regarding test results
  • Raise submission paperwork and prepare bioburden samples for development batches for micro testing and file the relevant paperwork
  • Send out all challenge test samples for formulas in development
  • Prepare and send samples for external testing, such as 1,4-Dioxane, heavy metals, challenge tests and claim support testing
  • Review results of external test reports (as above) and update the relevant chemist
  • Prepare samples for internal and external customers as and when required
  • Sample raw materials for use in the laboratory as and when required
  • Order raw materials for development projects and update chemists on progress as and when required
  • Provide appropriate holiday cover for the QC Laboratory Analyst
  • Maintain good housekeeping and follow Good Laboratory Practices
  • Any general laboratory duties which may be required from time to time to support the function of the department.
  • Housekeeping, health and safety
  • The laboratory area is kept clean and tidy each day and in between jobs
  • Good personal and equipment hygiene standards, as specified in the relevant policies, procedures and work instructions, should be maintained at all times
  • Laboratory personnel work in a safe and proper manner at all times
  • Skills and Experience required
  • Good understanding of basic chemistry techniques gained through practical experience – desired
  • Experience of working within a GLP and GMP environment – desired
  • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
  • Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility – ability to react and respond positively to changes in priority and workload
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Moderate level of literacy and numeracy required
  • Ability to use computerised information systems to input, retrieve and update all relevant data
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint - moderate understanding is essential

Where you'll work

Rowan House
3 Stevant Way
White Lund Industrial Estate
Morecambe
LA3 3PU

Training

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

Training provider

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

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

Training schedule

STANDARD & LEVEL

The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 3 Laboratory Technician Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College, offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.

Personalised programme

Your B&FC apprenticeship is made up of several different elements and each one reflects your individual abilities and career goals. Our expert tutors and assessors have relevant industry experience and will support you to achieve all your goals.

Off-the-job training

Developing your skills at work is called on-the-job training, 20% of your apprenticeship (equal to one full day a week) will be ‘off-the-job’. This might include attending College, tackling projects, online learning, coaching, shadowing, or training for your job.

Stacks of support

Assessment mostly takes place in the workplace. When you start, you will be allocated a skills coach, who will visit you at least once a month to guide and support you and help you to plan for your future. We will also provide you with specialist support for your English and maths and for any additional needs that you make us aware of.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Here at Laleham we thrive on supporting global customers in finding solutions to complex product development and production needs. We have the expertise and capability to provide a full innovation, concept and development service but we're just as experienced in working with customer teams and specifications for third party contract manufacture. We work with leading and prestige brands to ensure that products meet the high quality that consumers expect.

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After this apprenticeship

Full-time position on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339850.

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Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 17 September 2025)

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