Laboratory Technician Apprentice

IMPELLAM GROUP PLC

Cambridge (CB22 4WL)

Closes in 21 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 August 2026

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Summary

Start your scientific career with purpose - every day is a step towards changing lives. We're looking for a driven, and passionate individual to join Impellam as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. You’ll earn a salary, gain real-world experience in a cutting-edge lab, and study towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

Wage

£26,000 a year

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Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday -Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (with 1 hour break).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 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

This is a practical role in a real-world laboratory environment. You’ll support essential lab operations, help maintain equipment and facilities and even get involved in scientific research. Alongside this, you’ll study and train with expert support building the foundation for a rewarding career in life sciences.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Helping keep the labs safe, clean, and well-stocked
  • Preparing scientific materials like buffers, media, and agar plates
  • Tracking lab consumables and managing deliveries
  • Supporting scientific teams with research activities
  • Assisting in maintaining lab equipment, records, and safety protocols
  • Playing a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

What You’ll Learn:

You’ll develop practical skills, build your scientific knowledge, and gain confidence in a high-tech lab setting. This apprenticeship blends on-the-job learning with structured study, setting you up for success in the fast-growing life sciences sector.

Where you'll work

Unit 1, Lion Works
Station Road, Whittlesford
Cambridge
CB22 4WL

Training

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

Training provider

TIRO TRAINING LTD

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

Working towards a Level 3 Laboratory technician apprenticeship. You’ll be based in Whittlesford, just south of Cambridge, in a modern and well-equipped biotech facility. With Whittlesford Parkway station just a short walk away, commuting is easy, with direct links to Cambridge and London.

More training information

About Impellam Group.

You’ll be employed by Impellam Group, a global workforce and STEM talent solutions organisation united by one mission:

“Through the power of work, we build better businesses and help people lead more fulfilling lives.”

At Impellam, we believe work should have purpose. For over a decade, we’ve connected passionate individuals with meaningful opportunities across the STEM industries. We’re trusted by employers and employees alike and we’re here to help you grow and thrive.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 - 9)
  • Maths (grade 4 - 9)
  • Science (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

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

We’re not just looking at qualifications we’re looking for potential. If you're:

  • Curious about science and how things work
  • Organised, reliable and pay attention to the little things
  • A great communicator and a team player
  • Ready to take on responsibility and grow… then we want to hear from you

About this employer

At Impellam, we believe work should have purpose. For over a decade, we’ve connected passionate individuals with meaningful opportunities across the STEM industries. We’re trusted by employers and employees alike and we’re here to help you grow and thrive.

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

Company benefits

This apprenticeship is your gateway into a rewarding career in science. You’ll gain real-world experience, build in-demand skills, and be supported throughout. Join an organisation where innovation, teamwork, and passion for patients come first.

After this apprenticeship

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

Many apprentices go on to secure full-time roles, you’ll be part of an organisation where innovation, teamwork, and passion for patients come first.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IMPELLAM GROUP PLC

Demi-Leigh

demileigh.saunders@carbon60global.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049168.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)