Science Manufacturing Process Operative Apprentice
Bento Bio
GREATER LONDON (E3 3DA)
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 30 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 May 2026
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Summary
Make an impact and start your career making revolutionary science tools used all over the world. We are a small, friendly company that creates awesome equipment and kits for scientists working with DNA.
Enjoy hands-on hobbies? This hybrid apprenticeship spans hardware assembly, DNA kit production, and improvement projects.
- Wage
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£19,000 a year
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- Paid Training Time
- Salary will be reviewed after 12 months
- Training course
- Science manufacturing process operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (incl. one hour lunch break).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
You are a person who wants to learn new skills. You are diligent and have an eye for detail. You don't just want to get something done quickly; you want to get it done right.
An average week might include:
- Assembling laboratory devices
- Aliquoting and mixing reagent kits
- Conducting quality control checks and repair of components
- Maintaining sterile environments for DNA-grade production
- 3D printing parts and prototypes
- Experimenting with process improvements
- Prepare orders for shipping to customers around the world
This role involves working with small components, including fine soldering and precision pipetting.
Where you'll work
STUDIO 2B
5 HANCOCK ROAD
LONDON
GREATER LONDON
E3 3DA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
COGENT SSC LIMITED
Training course
Science manufacturing process operative (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow procedures in line with process industry health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with process industry environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow work instructions.
- Follow process manufacturing standard operating procedures.
- Conduct material preparation for example, measure, weigh, mix and load materials.
- Check and set up science process industry tools, plant, or equipment.
- Use science process industry tools, plant, or equipment required for task.
- Monitor process manufacturing and take corrective actions to meet specification.
- Apply product quality assurance procedures for example, take product samples, inspect products.
- Conduct end of process procedures for example, finish, pack, label, discharge, move, and store batches.
- Collect and interpret information.
- Identify and resolve or report issues.
- Store materials, monitor, and rotate stock.
- Comply with housekeeping procedures for example, clean equipment and machinery, tidy work area.
- Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Apply basic continuous improvement techniques for example, 5Why's, S5, and KAIZEN.
- Perform simple calculations for example, raw material quantity and production calculations.
- Record information (text and data) - paper based or electronic for example, quality control documentation, cleaning logs, handover notes, stock inventory systems.
- Communicate with colleagues verbally.
- Use information technology for example, digital manufacturing management systems, virtual learning platforms, word processing, and email. Comply with GDPR and cyber security procedures.
- Apply team building principles.
- Carry out and record learning and development.
- Follow procedures in line with process industry health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with process industry environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow work instructions.
- Follow process manufacturing standard operating procedures.
- Conduct material preparation for example, measure, weigh, mix and load materials.
- Check and set up science process industry tools, plant, or equipment.
- Use science process industry tools, plant, or equipment required for task.
- Monitor process manufacturing and take corrective actions to meet specification.
- Apply product quality assurance procedures for example, take product samples, inspect products.
- Conduct end of process procedures for example, finish, pack, label, discharge, move, and store batches.
- Collect and interpret information.
- Identify and resolve or report issues.
- Store materials, monitor, and rotate stock.
- Comply with housekeeping procedures for example, clean equipment and machinery, tidy work area.
- Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Apply basic continuous improvement techniques for example, 5Why's, S5, and KAIZEN.
- Perform simple calculations for example, raw material quantity and production calculations.
- Record information (text and data) - paper based or electronic for example, quality control documentation, cleaning logs, handover notes, stock inventory systems.
- Communicate with colleagues verbally.
- Use information technology for example, digital manufacturing management systems, virtual learning platforms, word processing, and email. Comply with GDPR and cyber security procedures.
- Apply team building principles.
- Carry out and record learning and development.
Training schedule
At the end of the Apprenticeship, you will have:
- Achieved a Science Manufacturing Process Operative qualification (L2 NVQ Diploma in Manufacturing)
- Developed operational and project management skills
- Applied creative thinking to overcome challenges with innovative solutions
- Gained core knowledge of engineering/science principles and design
Training will be delivered on-site with regular visits every 4 to 6 weeks from the assessor. The typical apprenticeship duration is 18 to 20 months.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Math (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Patience
Other requirements
Never mind if you do not tick all the boxes. If you are interested in this apprenticeship and think you would thrive as part of our team, please get in touch. We are looking for a candidate with passion and a desire to learn.
About this employer
Bento Bio is a start-up on a mission to make biotechnology available to people all over the world. We do this by creating awesome hardware, chemistry, and knowledge resources. Our manufacturing and shipping is based in East London. We are working hard on maintaining a friendly and inclusive culture. No crazy start-up hours and constant interruptions. Just focused, fun, and effective work that has impact.
https://bento.bio (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
After this apprenticeship
You will be encouraged to apply for a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship with a substantial increase in wages.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Bento Bio
Philipp Boeing
phil@bento.bio
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031368.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Saturday 30 May 2026 at 11:59pm)