Apprentice Lab Tech

Job Summary
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work
Laboratory & Experimental Work:

• Support the expression, purification and characterisation of recombinant proteins


• Perform routine laboratory techniques including pipetting, buffer preparation, chromatography and sample analysis


• Assist in executing experimental plans, following established protocols and SOPs


• Accurately record experimental data in electronic lab notebooks (e.g. Benchling)

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Process and analyse experimental data under supervision


• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of results, ensuring traceability


• Contribute to data presentation in team meetings


• Equipment & Laboratory Operations:


• Operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, FPLC systems, spectrophotometers)


• Maintain laboratory consumables and stock levels


• Support calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of equip

Quality, Compliance and Safety:

• Follow all laboratory health & safety procedures and risk assessments


• Work in accordance with internal quality systems and good scientific practice


• Ensure accurate documentation aligned with traceability and audit standards

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively within the Protein Sciences team and with cross-functional groups


• Actively participate in training, coursework and apprenticeship requirements


• Demonstrate continuous improvement in technical and professional skills

Requirements
Desired qualifications

• A Level Science

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

• Communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Problem solving skills


• Team working


• Strong interest in science


• Understanding of scientific principles


• Ability to follow protocols


• Ability to accurately record data


• Willingness to learn