Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship - Laboratory Coordinator

BIOMODAL LIMITED

Chesterford Research Park (CB10 1XL)

Closes in 28 days (Saturday 18 July 2026)

Posted on 19 June 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and practical Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, developing hands‑on laboratory skills while working towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

• Wage:

  £22,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Laboratory technician (level 3)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 3 August 2026

• Duration:

  1 year

• 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

Join the multiomic revolution! Over the last 20 years, genomic technologies have enabled significant discoveries that bring the promise of personalized medicine closer than ever before. But after two decades of research, it’s clear that genetic variation only tells part of the story – biology is dynamic and more complex than A,C,T,G.

Already, the added information from a multiomic view of biology is yielding important insights into cancer, aging, and neurological disease, and is poised to revolutionise how we understand health and disease beyond canonical variation in DNA.

We have launched our first products, the duet +modC and evoC solutions , with more in the pipeline, and are looking to grow and evolve our business accordingly. This is an incredible opportunity to step into an exciting, early-stage company at the cutting edge of science with growth and market impact potential.

The in-house Manufacturing & Operations team with in a wider Research and Development function is a small multi-disciplinary team whose remit is to support our ability to scale and drive the efficient production and distribution of its products.

This is an active, practical role where you’ll help keep labs running smoothly supporting equipment, monitoring systems, stock, and general lab organisation. You’ll work alongside experienced team members to ensure labs are safe, compliant, and ready for scientists to do their best work.

What you’ll be doing

• Support lab operations
• Help set up and maintain shared lab spaces so they are clean, organised, and ready to use
• Carry out routine checks (e.g. fridges, freezers, general lab condition)
• Support general housekeeping to ensure labs are always audit-ready

Equipment & monitoring

• Assist with monitoring laboratory systems (e.g. temperature monitoring and alarms) and escalate issues when needed
• Help track equipment servicing, calibration, and maintenance schedules
• Maintain equipment records, including updating asset registers and filing documentation

Facilities & suppliers

• Support coordination of external engineers and service providers (e.g. arranging access, assisting on-site)
• Help with small lab moves, improvements, and infrastructure tasks
• Assist with maintaining organised and well-functioning lab environments

Stock & organisation

• Support receiving and organising deliveries
• Help maintain stock levels and storage areas
• Ensure materials are stored safely and appropriately (training provided)

Health & Safety

• Follow and support lab safety procedures and safe working practices
• Assist with Health & Safety activities such as inspections, documentation, and actions
• Learn about COSHH and safe handling of materials
• Report hazards or issues to senior team members

Projects & improvements

Contribute to lab improvement projects (e.g. space organisation, efficiency improvements)

Training & Development

Work towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
Receive structured training, mentoring, and protected study time

Our Offer

• Competitive salary £22,000 per year (up to £24,000 based on experience)
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days holiday
• Private healthcare and life insurance. We operate a stakeholder pension scheme

Eligible to participate in the discretionary annual bonus scheme currently offering an annual on target bonus of 5% of base salary, pro rata paid in accordance with achievements to personal and company goals.

Great in-office benefits, friendly and collegial working environment, situated just outside Cambridge on a well appointed Science and Technology park – amenities include on site restaurant, gym, golf course and plentiful parking.

Where you'll work

biomodal
Chesterford Research Park
CB10 1XL

Training

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

Training provider

I & F LIMITED

Training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Laboratory Technician Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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

Skills

• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Logical
• Number skills
• Organisation skills

About this employer

Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Because of the technical experience you will gain from working in a laboratory, you will gain skills which many graduates have yet to develop. If you have practical ability, ability to solve problems and good communication skills there are opportunities for progression towards higher qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

I & F LIMITED

Michaella Moreton

vacancies@skills4group.com

0161 794 0528

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038097.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Saturday 18 July 2026)

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