Apprentice Laboratory Technician

You will be fully trained to carry out the following responsibilities.

Learn general laboratory Management and Administration, including appropriate Health and Safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment Comply with the quality standards, safe working practices, environment and risk management systems relevant to the workplace Learn how to be responsible for the management of waste disposal generated in the laboratory Learn how to be responsible for the routine maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment Learn how to manage the laboratory consumables in the ‘Lab Shop’(budget management, stock control and re-charging) Learn safe manual handling and safe use of gas cylinders and liquid nitrogen Learn basic IT support, information security and data storage for biological sample management Learn how to be responsible for the organising and distribution of incoming goods Train as a first-aider Assist in the management of biological sample storage Carry out disinfection and cleaning of laboratory equipment Assist in preparation of compounds and solutions for communal use Help keep laboratory areas clean and tidy

Training:

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 4 HNC in Applied Biology

The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham.

Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion, there may be the opportunity to progress to a higher level apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Welcome to the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health (NDWRH) – a pioneering centre of excellence in research, education, and clinical innovation since 1937.

As part of the Medical Sciences Division (MSD) at the University of Oxford, the largest of the University’s four academic divisions, we are proud to contribute to one of the world’s most vibrant biomedical and clinical research communities. MSD brings together more than 5,000 academics, researchers, NHS clinicians, general practitioners, and professional staff, alongside 1,500 graduate and 1,600 undergraduate students.

In 2026, we marked a major milestone with the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) officially joining NDWRH. This strategic step strengthens Oxford’s leadership in women’s, maternal and reproductive health by uniting expertise across the full translational pathway. 

Together, we continue to drive forward scientific understanding and innovation in women’s and reproductive health to improve lives across the world.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Keen interest in science