Laboratory Technician Apprentice – Histopathology

PATHTECH LABORATORIES LTD

BOLTON (BL2 6DP)

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 October 2026

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Summary

Join PathTech Laboratories as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. Gain practical experience in histopathology while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship. Learn to support laboratory processes, maintain accurate records and work safely in a regulated environment. Earn £16,640 to £20,000 depending on experience and interview.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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Salary range is £16,640 - £20,000 depending on experience and interview.

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
The laboratory operates 7 days a week, from 7.00am - 9.00pm, with apprentices working 40 hours per week on a rota-based shift pattern.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

What you will do:

  • Support day-to-day laboratory workflow within your training and authorised competency.
  • Learn laboratory health and safety, COSHH, PPE, confidentiality and controlled working practices.
  • Support accurate documentation, records and laboratory information-system workflows.
  • Develop knowledge of specimen pathways and histopathology processes under supervision.
  • Support stock, consumables, laboratory housekeeping and equipment checks.
  • Complete structured training, SOP learning, workplace evidence and competency assessments.
  • Participate in suitable quality, audit and continuous-improvement activities.

Where you'll work

VICTORIA WORKS
OAKENBOTTOM ROAD
BOLTON
BL2 6DP

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
  • Training will be delivered online with one site visit by a vocational skills coach to assess you in the workplace.

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Science or equivalent (grade C/Merit 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
  • Non judgemental

Other requirements

  • To give yourself the best chance, ensure your application is genuine and written in your own words. Applications created solely with AI tools may not be accepted.
  • 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

PathTech Laboratories Ltd provides consultant-led histopathology services to NHS and independent healthcare providers.

The laboratory focuses on delivering high-quality diagnostic histopathology services supported by robust governance, quality management, traceability, and efficient turnaround times.

The laboratory provides specialist expertise in:

* Dermatopathology

* Gastrointestinal pathology

* Gynaecological pathology

* Prostate pathology

All cases are reported by consultant histopathologists with appropriate expertise.

The laboratory maintains structured quality management systems designed to support:

* Diagnostic quality

* Governance

* Traceability

* Patient safety

* Turnaround time monitoring

* Continuous improvement

https://pathtechlabs.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Paid lunch, paid protected apprenticeship learning time, workplace training and progressive competency development.

After this apprenticeship

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

A defined pathway towards more advanced technical roles and, where suitable, further study or higher-level apprenticeships.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057634.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:59pm)