Laboratory Scientist (ATP) Degree Apprentice - UCB

What you will learn:

You will receive structured training and day-to-day mentoring from experienced scientists

Skills you will develop include:

Mammalian cell culture:

Aseptic technique and sterile workflow Thawing, expanding and maintaining mammalian cell lines Setting up and monitoring small scale cultures Supporting upstream processes for antibody expression

Molecular Biology & Microbial Techniques:

DNA extraction, and basic cloning workflows Transformation and culture of microbial strains Plasmid preparation, sequence and quality checks Understanding expression vectors and constructs design

Purification & Analytical Techniques:

Setting up and running of automated purification platforms Purification column/resin maintenance Monoclonal antibody specific purification techniques Recovery & purity analytical techniques and data interpretation

Laboratory Operations:

Accurate record-keeping and data entry Preparation of buffers, media and reagents Routine equipment maintenance and calibration Following SOPs, quality standards, and health & safety procedures

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the day-to-day running of the antibody production labs Support scientists with experimental setup and sample processing Maintain clean, organised laboratory spaces Monitor cultures and report observations to the team Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Who we are looking For:

Currently studying A-levels (or recently completed), including Biology or Chemistry Strong interest in laboratory science and biotechnology Good attention to detail and willingness to learn Reliable, organised and comfortable working in a team Positive attitude and proactive approach to problem solving

Training & Development:

Formal apprenticeship training delivered through an accredited provider On the job learning with experienced mentors Opportunities to work across different laboratory functions

Training:
Training for this apprenticeship will be completed online

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business The training will expose the apprentice to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector

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 :
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working