Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Job Details

Apprentice Laboratory Technician

Department of Biology, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB

Apprenticeships start date: April 2024

Apprentice Grade 1a:  £22,631 per annum

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Laboratory Manager in the Biology department. This role incorporates a two-year training programme that will cover all aspects of the role giving you an industry-recognised qualification for a real career foundation in this sector.

You will work as an Apprentice Laboratory Support Technician. As part of your training, you will be required to complete a two-year level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship course, leading to either a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science or a Level 4 HNC depending on your previous academic attainment. This will be in the form of a day-release (1 day per week, typically adding up to 43 days per year) with the University’s training provider, CSR Scientific Training.

About the apprenticeship

As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with CSR Scientific Training. where you will complete a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship course.

For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Department of Biology, in Oxford. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend in-house training, as well as day-release or other distance learning methods delivered by CSR Scientific Training. There will be 2 weeks (1 in year 1 and 1 in year 2) where you will be required to travel to Sutton Coldfield for practical elements of the course. Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the department.

In total, it will take 2 years to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and College throughout.

Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk

About you

You will be passionate about starting your career in animal care and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.

To complete the Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English. If you did not achieve these grades, do not let that put you off from applying as you can study Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship giving you the equivalent qualifications needed.
To help check that you have the potential to achieve these, CSR Scientific Training will ask you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.

What we offer

Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.

We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.

You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.

Contact us and apply

If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:

•         Biology HR – [email protected]

•         David Diamond – CSR Scientific Training

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on 12th February 2024 only applications received before this time will be considered.

Interviews will be taking place in late February or early March.

Interviews will be taking place in our offices in Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3SZ,  if you have concerns about travel or accessibility please do not hesitate to contact us.

To apply for this apprenticeship please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply.