Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Resolian

Sandwich (CT13 9ND)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 May 2026

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Summary

As a key member of the Analytical & Materials Science (AMS) team in Sandwich, Kent, you will be in charge of managing the supplies, stocks, and day-to-day activities of the lab and the delivery of its services.

The environment we work in can be fast-paced, dynamic and changing, adding variety and spice to your day-to-day work.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Salary will be reviewed annually

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. This can be flexible, e.g 8.00am - 4.00pm, 8.30am - 4.30pm,

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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 responsibilities and accountabilities:

  • Sample / material receipt and management e.g. logging and storing samples, chemicals, reagents, updating inventories, organising sample delivery / return and arranging sample disposal
  • Keeping stock of lab and office consumables and ordering items when running low
  • Management of communications with suppliers and vendors to ensure smooth running of lab activities
  • Managing daily running of the lab and assisting in compliance to health and safety regulations and cGMP principles and guidelines
  • Working with team members to devise and implement improvements to current processes
  • Archiving of old data, documents and lab notebooks
  • Organising annual instrument maintenance and arranging engineer visits in a timely manner
  • Booking in visitors and arranging security passes when required
  • Assisting with monthly deep lab clean
  • Supporting scientific staff in project work as and when required e.g. sample or reagent preparation

Where you'll work

Ramsgate Road
Sandwich
CT13 9ND

Training

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

Training provider

CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING 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

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
  • Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required)

The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions / exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included).

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

x 5 including Maths, English and Science (grade C/4 or above)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • You must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years to be eligible for this position
  • If you already hold a BSc or MSc in a closely related field, you will be ineligible for apprenticeship funding

About this employer

Resolian is a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing specialized services in GxP and non-regulated bioanalysis, drug metabolism/pharmacokinetic (DMPK), and GMP CMC analytical and materials science.  Its team of more than 500 experts across the US, UK, and Australia, Resolian supports pharma and biotech companies’ programs throughout the entire drug development continuum.  

We are an established and expanding global team of experts, resolute in our goal to offer an accessible, enhanced customer experience through a personalized approach and proactive management.

https://www.resolian.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Private Healthcare (Benenden)
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Life Assurance (Metlife)

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion, there may be a permanent position available

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033088.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)