Apprentice Laboratory Technician Oxford, England
University of Oxford
Full Time
Oxford, England
22150 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Services Technician working at the cutting edge of medical science and development. As well as preparing for and assisting with termly practical medical classes you will be working in the Services Team with 6 other members of staff. Your other duties will include autoclaving, media preparation, and sterilisation of lab equipment and the use of various machines. You will be supporting 34 research labs as well as the classes in our Medical Sciences Teaching Centre. As part of the apprenticeship, full training will be provided
About the Apprenticeship
As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with CSR Scientific Training, where you will complete a two-year level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship standard, leading to either BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science or a Level 4 HNC depending on your previous academic attainment.
For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology in Oxford. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend weekly online lectures with CSR Scientific Training.
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 Science 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 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths, English and Science subjects. 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:
Mr Philip Cobden - Recruiting Manager - [email protected]
Ms Lottie Morgan – CSR Scientific Training Limited – [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 9th May 2023 at 12:00 noon and only applications received before Tuesday 9th May 2023 will be considered.
Interviews will take place at Sir William Dunn School of Pathology as soon as possible thereafter. 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.
