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Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 (September 2026 Entry)

If you are wanting a career as a laboratory technician then this is the perfect apprenticeship for you.
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  • Attendance - Full-time
  • Duration - 24 months- 29 months
  • Start Date - September
  • Where - Huddersfield Centre
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As an apprentice laboratory technician, you will attend college one day a week and spend the rest of the week in a company. A laboratory technician may carry out both routine and one-off laboratory testing and perform a variety of technical support functions across the organisation.
Laboratory technicians work in a wide range of organisations, including but not exclusively, chemical, primary and secondary pharmaceutical, biotechnology, formulated products, nuclear companies and analytical science services. You will prepare for laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods as well as performing laboratory tasks following specified methodologies.
On this apprenticeship you will need to work safely in a laboratory and meet the requirements of quality standards whilst demonstrating technical competence in the use of instrumentation and equipment. You will be required to produce reliable, accurate data and analyse, interpret and evaluate data.
You will be expected to communicate and interact effectively within a team using a full range of skills. You will learn the importance of working independently and taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and understanding the impact of your work on others.
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A minimum of 5 GCSEs with the following grades: English and maths at 4 or above and 3 other GCSEs at 4 or above including a science subject. To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable
You will be assessed both at college and in the workplace through coursework, practical assignments and examinations
Employment in the science industry Higher level apprenticeship
You could find employment in a Supervisory/senior technician roles with additional qualifications, potential routes to scientist, technologist or educationalist.

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