Laboratory Technician Apprentice
HERD MUNDY RICHARDSON LTD
BREDBURY (SK6 2SN)
Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 June 2025
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Summary
Herd Mundy Richardson are looking for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join their team. You will work toward your Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Qualification and will complete duties which include handling of chemicals and instruments, been involved with a variety of testing on pharmaceutical products.
- Wage
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£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Laboratory technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team here at Herd Mundy Richardson. You will work towards your Laboratory Technician apprenticeship qualification and will complete duties which include:
- Handling of chemicals and instruments
- Learn how to stock check
- How to maintain a tidy workplace
- About general Lab equipment maintenance and/or how to coordinate engineers for repairs and servicing of equipment in conjunction with our scientists
- Learn about all about Health and safety processes and procedures to ensure you work safely within our labs
- Be involved with variety of testing on pharmaceutical products
- Become a part of a team involved with new projects on behalf of top pharmaceutical companies
Where you'll work
OAK HOUSE
BREDBURY PARK WAY
BREDBURY PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
BREDBURY
SK6 2SN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
Your 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
Your training plan
Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C+)
- Maths (grade 4/C+)
Desirable qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
Science / Science related subject (grade A-Level)Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Time management
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
Things to consider about the vacancy: Own transportation is advantage, but we are on several bus routes. Company benefits: Joining mature Contract Laboratory Organisation working within highest level of pharmaceutical industry and getting opportunity to help world make better and safer place. Been involved with new and latest medicine products and development is exciting opportunity, if you want a career in science. Also, free coffee and tea cannot hurt. Don't forget milk.
About this company
HMR Labs specialise in cGMP-compliant analytical services. We are a market-leading pharmaceutical and analytical contract testing provider focused on delivering a time-efficient, client-centred approach. With dedicated teams of analytical scientists that perform a comprehensive range of testing, we pride ourselves on delivering services that go beyond a standard contract testing provider. All our testing programs can be customised and delivered in a timeframe that suits you. We’re here to help you navigate regulatory approval of the following testing services: Stability Testing, Inhaled Product Testing, Finished Product Testing, Microbiological Testing, Method Development and Validation and Pharmaceutical Ingredient Testing.
After this apprenticeship
After completion of your apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full-time positions within the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
Maxim Business Training
apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk
+441625410022
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324705.
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Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 1 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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