Laboratory Technician Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have a passion for science? Would you like a hands-on role in a laboratory? Then this apprenticeship could be for you!
Imperial College London is a science-based university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Our Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Schemeis an exciting opportunity to work alongside talented science technicians in our Departments of Bioengineeringand Chemistryand to build the knowledge and skills needed to support world-class teaching and research, kickstarting your own technical career.
Duties and responsibilities
You will experience a range of cutting-edge research and teaching facilities within two of our most exciting areas, Bioengineeringand Chemistry. You will be trained by experienced colleagues to support the smooth running of research laboratories and to help prepare and set up laboratory classes. This will be underpinned by a special programme of weekly practical and classroom-based sessions, fully aligned to the level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship standard. As well as earning a competitive salary, you will build a range of technical skills and gain a formal qualification that will help you in your future career.
Essential requirements
Applicants will need (or expect to gain) grade 9–4 (A*-C) at GCSE in English, Maths and Science. No prior work experience is required. We are looking for people who are passionate about science; to be considered for interview, applicants must tell us in their application about their science interests.
Further information
This is a full time, fixed term apprenticeship for 28 months. You will be based at South Kensington Campus and White City Campus, with attendance at Kingston College required one day per week.
Please note that applicants who do not provide a written supporting statement will not be considered for interview.
First interviews for this post will be held on 15 May 2023.
Find out more hereabout being an apprentice at Imperial.
Documents- Job Description Laboratory Technician Apprentice .pdf
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Technician Apprentice roles across Imperial College London's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,205 - £24,205 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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