Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Summary

Start your scientific career with purpose where every day is a step towards changing lives. We're looking for a driven, and passionate individual to join Alchemab Therapeutics as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. You’ll earn a salary, gain real world experience in a cutting-edge lab, and study towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (with 1-hour break)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

2 years

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

This is a practical role in a real-world laboratory environment. You’ll support essential lab operations, help maintain equipment and facilities and even get involved in scientific research. Alongside this, you’ll study and train with expert support building the foundation for a rewarding career in life sciences.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Helping keep the labs safe, clean, and well-stocked
• Preparing scientific materials like buffers, media, and agar plates
• Tracking lab consumables and managing deliveries
• Supporting scientific teams with research activities
• Assisting in maintaining lab equipment, records, and safety protocols
• Playing a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

What You’ll Learn

You’ll develop practical skills, build your scientific knowledge, and gain confidence in a high-tech lab setting. This apprenticeship blends on-the-job learning with structured study, setting you up for success in the fast-growing life sciences sector.

Where you’ll work

Unit 1, Lion Works
Station Road, Whittlesford
Cambridge
CB22 4WL

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

Working towards a Level 3 Laboratory technician apprenticeship. You’ll be based in Whittlesford, just south of Cambridge, in a modern and well-equipped biotech facility. With Whittlesford Parkway station just a short walk away, commuting is easy, with direct links to Cambridge and London.

More training information

About Alchemab Therapeutics

Alchemab is a pioneering biopharma company using cutting-edge science to discover new antibody therapies for some of the world’s toughest diseases, like cancer and ALS. Based in a modern facility in Whittlesford (just outside Cambridge), Alchemab is led by industry leaders and works with top universities and global partners.

By joining Alchemab, you’ll be part of an inspiring missionto unlock the body’s natural defences and turn them into powerful treatments.

About Impellam Group (Your Employer)

You’ll be employed by Impellam Group, a global workforce and STEM talent solutions organisation united by one mission:
“Through the power of work, we build better businesses and help people lead more fulfilling lives.”

At Impellam, we believe work should have purpose. For over a decade, we’ve connected passionate individuals with meaningful opportunities across the STEM industries. We’re trusted by employers and employees alike and we’re here to help you grow and thrive.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 - 9)
Maths (grade 4 - 9)
Science (grade 4 - 9)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

We’re not just looking at qualifications we’re looking for potential. If you're: - Curious about science and how things work - Organised, reliable and pay attention to the little things - A great communicator and a team player - Ready to take on responsibility and grow…then we want to hear from you.

About this company

At Impellam, we believe work should have purpose. For over a decade, we’ve connected passionate individuals with meaningful opportunities across the STEM industries. We’re trusted by employers and employees alike and we’re here to help you grow and thrive.

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

Company benefits

This apprenticeship is your gateway into a rewarding career in science. You’ll gain real-world experience, build in-demand skills, and be supported throughout. Join an organisation where innovation, teamwork, and passion for patients come first.

After this apprenticeship

Many apprentices go on to secure full-time roles and at Alchemab, you’ll be part of an organisation where innovation, teamwork, and passion for patients come first.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IMPELLAM GROUP PLC

Demi-Leigh

demileigh.saunders@carbon60global.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317133.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Sunday 25 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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