Biology Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Precision for Medicine

PRECISION FOR MEDICINE (UK LABS) LIMITED

ROYSTON (SG8 5HD)

Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 7 May 2025)

Posted on 17 April 2025

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Summary

In this role, you'll be responsible for receiving inventory and processing patient and nonclinical samples to tissue block. You'll be trained to perform support for immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays and will work closely with other scientists to undertake lab housekeeping, preparation of associated laboratory reagent and manage biosample inventory.

Wage

£18,500 a year

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Wage increases to National Living Wage if aged 21+ after 12 months).

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours per week on varied shifts TBC. You may be required to work evenings and work "on call" occasionally.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

  • Receive inventory and process fresh biological samples
  • Receive and inventory all incoming fresh biological samples into electronic LIMS database
  • Perform tissue processing
  • Prepare all reagents used in lab
  • Create and perform first data entry into data collection sheets
  • Perform equipment preventive maintenance
  • Effectively manage UK biosample inventory
  • Assist in setting up automated IHC assays
  • Maintain accurate, up to date records (lab and timesheet) 
  • Health & Safety compliance 

Where you’ll work

UNIT 2A
ORCHARD ROAD
ROYSTON
SG8 5HD

Training

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

College or training organisation

TIRO TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

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

Laboratory Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments
  • Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship
  • You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at  Precision for Medicine  who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this company

Precision for Medicine began in 2012 because we believed there was a transformational opportunity to improve the process of bringing new and targeted drugs to market. As our name implies, our particular focus is utilizing the methods and technologies of precision medicine to help developers reduce time, cost and hopefully, improve the success rate for delivering life-changing new treatments to patients.

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

Company benefits

- Company pension scheme - Annual leave - Regular training and CPD opportunities

After this apprenticeship

  • When you join Precision for Medicine, the possibilities for your success are limitless
  • As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship
  • Through practical training on the job, you will acquire new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for laboratory testing
  • This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in laboratory testing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech).
  • This program unlocks a multitude of career paths, granting you access to diverse organisations across various sectors
  • This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. You may choose to pursue higher-level qualifications through one of our Degree Apprenticeships such as Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Bioscience

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TIRO TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316146.

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Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 7 May 2025)

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