Degree Apprentice Laboratory Technician (Biosciences)

Start your bioscience career with a fully funded Applied Biosciences Degree (Level 6) while gaining hands-on lab experience in a leading research environment.

Salary: £22,995 per year (rising in year 3) Qualification: BSc (Hons) Applied Biosciences Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday (occasional weekends with time off in lieu) Start Date: Must be employed before 30 March 2026 Duration: 42 months Location: Central Liverpool campus Training Provider: Tiro Training (online delivery) You will support teaching and research laboratories, maintain equipment, deliver inductions, and contribute to sustainability and outreach while completing your degree.

Entry Requirements

Age 18 or older with the right to work in the UK No prior degree or higher qualification GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or 4 and above) A Levels (including Biology), BTEC, or T Level Science

Benefits

Real Living Wage employer 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure Mentorship, structured training time, and career development

Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in biosciences.

What You Will Do at Work:

As a Degree Laboratory Apprentice Technician, you will support the delivery of laboratory services 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 clear away of materials for undergraduate and postgraduate practical sessions, including preparing media, solutions, and basic experiments.
• Supporting class preparation, simple laboratory analyses, and routine technical tasks under supervision.
• Delivering laboratory inductions and basic skills training for students and staff and assisting with occasional demonstrations.
• Monitoring and maintaining specialist equipment, arranging servicing, and helping users operate equipment safely and effectively.
• Taking a lead role in laboratory management, including safety, maintenance, and operational planning, as your experience develops.
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and other relevant documentation, with guidance from senior staff.
• Applying health and safety procedures, including risk assessments, audits, and incident reporting, under supervision.
• Managing stock levels, handling deliveries, cataloguing samples, and supporting the organisation of laboratory assets.
• Participating in wider university activities such as open days, outreach events, and sustainability initiatives (e.g., LEAF).
• Contributing to experimental research and your final-year project as part of your degree qualification.

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 programme will be delivered by Tiro.

Tiro offer an online delivery option so you will be able to complete your training from your usual working location.

Training Outcome:

Must have the following:

GCSE: 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.

When completed, individuals are expected to apply alternative employment.

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 • Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics • Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology • Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine

Working Hours :
9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday). Occasionally, maybe asked to support open days on weekends. TOIL provided.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative