Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Cambridge (CB2 0QQ)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 31 July 2026)

Posted on 8 July 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Lab Technician apprentice to join a world-class team of scientists developing RNA therapeutics. You'll gain hands-on experience in a biotechnology laboratory, working alongside molecular biologists, chemists, and AI scientists. No previous lab experience is required, we're looking genuine passion.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years 3 months

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

Curious about how the medicines of the future are made? Excited by science but just starting your journey? Interested in learning from world-class scientists while contributing to the development of RNA therapeutics? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are offering a Level3 Lab Technician apprenticeship for someone at the beginning of their scientific career who is eager to build a strong foundation in laboratory science. No prior lab experience is required, what matters most is enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. You’ll bring fresh energy to the team, and we’ll support your development throughout.

You will combine structured, accredited study with hands-on experience in a fast-paced biotech laboratory, supported by experienced mentors. Working alongside molecular biologists, chemists, and AI scientists, you will gradually build the skills needed to contribute to RNA-based medicine research.

Your responsibilities will grow as your skills develop. Early on, you’ll focus on lab fundamentals and safe working practices, progressing over time to more independent scientific tasks.

Across your apprenticeship, you can expect to:

  • Learn and apply core molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, including pipetting, sample preparation, gel electrophoresis, and basic DNA/RNA handling.
  • Use and maintain laboratory equipment, including cleaning, calibration, and fault identification.
  • Support daily lab operations by preparing reagents, managing stock, and keeping workspaces organised.
  • Assist with experiments supporting RNA research, recording observations and results accurately.
  • Maintain clear laboratory records in both paper and electronic systems, building strong data integrity habits.
  • Follow SOPs and good laboratory practice, including health, safety, and quality standards.
  • Develop scientific knowledge through accredited study and apply it in the lab.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, including meetings and discussions.

Where you'll work

Addenbrookes Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)
  • Science (grade 4/C)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

After this apprenticeship

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

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039925.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 31 July 2026)

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