Apprentice Laboratory Technician

Do you have an aptitude for science and in particular working in a laboratory environment? Do you want to begin your career as a technician in one of the top Universities in the country? 

We are looking to appoint three apprentices, eager to start their career as a Laboratory Technician. Each apprentice will provide support to several areas within the Faculties of Biological Sciences and Medicine & Health, spending time in research, teaching and facilities laboratories.

As part of our apprenticeship technical training scheme you will receive hands on training within our laboratories, and be placed on a Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship course at level 3 offered over two years by University Centre Leeds. You will be mentored by one of our senior technicians and on completion of your training you will have an ideal skill set to go on to a successful career as a technician.

After 2 years of training, you will achieve a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship plus:

• CertHE qualification - for those apprentices who already had level 3 qualifications in Science such as A Level or Level 3 BTEC when starting this apprenticeship, or;
• Foundation Year Certificate – for those starting this apprenticeship without a level 3 qualification

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas)
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Slobodan Babic, Faculty Technical Manager, Faculty of Biological Sciences

Tel: +44 (0) 113 343 5610

Email: S.Babic@Leeds.ac.uk 

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