Production Technician Apprentice

BIOMODAL LIMITED

SAFFRON WALDEN (CB10 1XL)

Closes on Sunday 1 February 2026

Posted on 16 December 2025

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Summary

This apprenticeship will combine practical, hands-on experience with structured training.

Wage

£21,000 a year

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Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday

38 hours a week

Start date

Friday 20 February 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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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 Production Technician is responsible for supporting the production of biomodal products and affiliated reagents in a laboratory setting. This role requires adherence to strict protocols and quality standards, ensuring that all products meet specifications for research use only (RUO) and diagnostic use. The position involves technical expertise, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of biological processes and materials.

Where you'll work

B400 TRINITY BUILDING
CHESTERFORD RESEARCH PARK
LITTLE CHESTERFORD
SAFFRON WALDEN
CB10 1XL

Training

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

Training provider

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP 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
  • 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Skills & Competencies Required:

  • Experience in laboratory or biological production environments.
  • Proficiency in techniques such as aseptic handling, cell culture, and pipetting.
  • Familiarity with standard biological equipment
  • Knowledge of quality assurance practices, including GMP and ISO standards.
  • Understanding of biosafety and proper handling of biological materials.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a team.

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.

About this employer

The company is a biotechnology business that specialises in developing RNA-based technologies to support research and healthcare innovation.

Company benefits

Pension: 10% company contribution

Annual leave:  25 days

Life Insurance:   Death in service plan

Health Insurance: Standard individual plan

After this apprenticeship

TBC

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005357.

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Closes on Sunday 1 February 2026

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