As a Degree Laboratory Apprentice Technician, you will support the delivery of laboratory services within the Institute spread across the University of Liverpool’s central city campus while studying towards a Level 6 Laboratory Scientist (Biosciences) degree. You will be part of a collaborative technical team based in multiple buildings, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of teaching and research laboratories.
Your responsibilities will include:
Maintaining clean, safe, and well‑equipped laboratory environments, including routine housekeeping, waste disposal, and equipment care.
Assisting with the setup and clearing away of materials and reagents for undergraduate and postgraduate practical sessions, as well as for research laboratories, including preparing media, solutions, and basic experiments.
Supporting class preparation, simple laboratory analyses, and routine technical tasks under supervision.
Managing stock levels, handling deliveries, cataloguing samples, and supporting the organisation of laboratory assets.
Assisting with health and safety procedures, including risk assessments, audits, and incident reporting, under supervision.
Assisting with the updating of standard operating procedures and other relevant documentation, as required, with support from senior technical staff.
Participating in wider University activities such as open days, outreach events, and sustainability initiatives (e.g., LEAF).
Supporting field trips.
Behavioural Expectations
You will be expected to demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn. As part of a professional technical team, you should communicate clearly, follow instructions reliably, and take responsibility for your tasks. You will be trusted to work independently on routine duties, solve straightforward problems, and make minor decisions related to your work. A flexible approach to working hours may be required, and you should be ready to support others, challenge poor practices, and uphold the university’s values around safety, equality, and inclusion.Training:The Applied Biosciences Degree (Level 6) is delivered over 36 months. During this time, you will combine structured academic learning with practical, hands-on experience in a university laboratory environment.
You will be allocated six hours per week during working hours to complete formal learning and training activities. This time may be used for online modules, virtual lectures, practical training sessions, assignments, portfolio development, reflective practice, or scheduled meetings with your academic tutor or apprenticeship coordinator.
The remainder of your working week will be dedicated to on-the-job training, where you will apply scientific and technical skills in real laboratory settings, work alongside experienced technical staff, develop professional behaviours, and contribute to the operational delivery of laboratory services.
Your progress will be supported through regular reviews, mentorship, and structured feedback, ensuring alignment with both academic and workplace expectations.
Requirements:
An individual must be:
18 years or older due to the nature of the role.
You must have the right of abode and the right to work in the UK to qualify for funding. If you have the right of abode, you do not require a visa or electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter and work in the UK. You must not have any restriction on the length of time you may spend in the country. Proof of status will be required before the interview.
Must not have a degree or higher in any subject.
Previous Qualifications (Essential):
5x GCSEs with at least two in English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or 4 or above.
Applicants should have a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, including:
3 A Levels (1 must be Grade C in Biology).
Or BTEC Extended Diploma (Grade DMM) must include four good science modules with an emphasis on Biomedical Science.
T Level Science with Merit.
Important Information:
To receive levy funding, an individual cannot be enroled in another apprenticeship concurrently with the new one.
Training Outcome:You will obtain a Level 6 qualification in Biosciences and can apply to internal roles on completion of your programme.Employer Description:The University of Liverpool is a globally recognised, research-intensive institution and a founding member of the Russell Group. It delivers high-quality teaching and pioneering research across a broad range of disciplines, with a strong commitment to public engagement, innovation, and societal impact. The university maintains extensive partnerships with industry, healthcare, and academic institutions worldwide, and is known for its vibrant campus, inclusive culture, and world-class facilities.
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is one of the university’s largest and most interdisciplinary faculties. It integrates education, research, and clinical practice across medicine, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science, public health, and life sciences. The faculty is structured to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and translational research, addressing major health challenges and improving outcomes for individuals and communities.
The Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB) is a core research and teaching institute within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. It brings together expertise across molecular, cellular, and systems biology to advance understanding of biological processes in health and disease. ISMIB includes the following key academic units:
· School of Biosciences
· School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics
· Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
· Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology
· Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer MedicineWorking Hours :35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasionally, you may be asked to support weekend open days, as well as field trips outside Liverpool. Time off in lieu (TOIL) will apply. This post is on-site and is not eligible for hybrid working.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Time Management,Adaptabile,Professionalism,Resilience....Read more...
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division Specific Information:
Located in East Grinstead, this is an Apprentice role to be part of the Microbiology Division (MBD). The site is the legal manufacture of the Sensititre product range which is an Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing used in Clinical, Research and Veterinary settings.
Apprentices will be working toward the Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship. To support knowledge development, apprentices will attend live online lessons, 1 day per week to complete a BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science. Alongside this, apprentices will be supported to develop their skills by an assessor who will attend site approximately once every 8 weeks. Once all knowledge and skills are developed and at the end of the training, the apprentice will go complete an End Point Assessment, which will deem their success.
How Will You Make an Impact?:
To support the Quality Control testing processes by undertaking general laboratory maintenance to ensure the Department remains functional. This is a flexible position covering all general laboratory maintenance skill areas (bacteria recovery, stock maintenance, media manufacture) and some testing of raw materials.
Responsibilities:
Preparing bacterial cultures
Testing of product accessories (Dosing Heads)
Manufacture of agar media
Monitoring and replenishing lab stock
Conducting environmental monitoring of the production areas
Keeping the laboratory in a tidy and clean condition
Equipment calibration
Waste disposal
Support of Quality Control Sensititer Testing
Any other duties deemed to be within the capability of the post holder
Training:Qualification to be delivered: Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science
Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Laboratory Technician
Training Provider: Cogent Skills
Delivery model: OnlineTraining Outcome:Subject to availability, this role could lead to more technical rolls around the business such as Technician roles within other teams (Including QC, Production, Product Support and R&D). The previous 3 Lab Assistant role hires have all progressed to a QC Technician role.Employer Description:As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.Working Hours :Five days a week Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week with one 45 minute paid lunch break and two 15 minute paid breaks.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
