Apprentice Clinical Laboratory Technician (179748)
Grade: £25,331 per annum
Closing date: 29 May 2025
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join the department, training as a Clinical Laboratory Technician. Learn about the running and maintenance of a lab, and be part of a team helping our researchers carry out their cutting-edge science.
This is an exciting opportunity to train as a Services Laboratory Technician working at the cutting edge of medical science and development, as part of the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences. As well as preparing samples for the experimental medical research facility, you will be working in the Services Team, alongside the Clinical Trials Unit and the Health and Safety Manager.
You will be based at the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD.
What you'll do at work
- Maintenance of laboratory equipment e.g. calibration of pH meters, freezer defrosting.
- Basic Health and Safety.
- Operation of autoclave for making-safe waste for disposal, sterilisation of glass, plastic-ware and media.
- Operation of laboratory equipment, sample preparation.
- Removal of waste material to waste bins.
- Preparation of samples for shipping.
- Maintaining stocks and reporting shortages.
- Maintaining general lab cleanliness.
- Full training to be provided as part of the apprenticeship.
Your training plan
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
- Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science or L4 HNC depending on previous academic attainment.
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- Hold GCSE in Science, Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
How to apply
Applications are made through the Government’s Find an Apprenticeship Service – Please apply here!
The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on Thursday 29 May 2025.
Interviews are likely to take place during on either Thursday 12 June 2025 or Wednesday 18 June 2025.
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