Summary
Herd Mundy Richardson are looking for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join their team. You will work toward your Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Qualification and will complete duties which include handling of chemicals and instruments, being involved with a variety of testing on pharmaceutical products.
Wage
£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday between 8.30am - 4.00pm.
35 hours a week
Start date
Monday 2 March 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team here at Herd Mundy Richardson. You will work towards your Laboratory Technician apprenticeship qualification and will complete duties which include:
* Handling of chemicals and instruments
* Learn how to stock check
* How to maintain a tidy workplace
* About general Lab equipment maintenance and/or how to coordinate engineers for repairs and servicing of equipment in conjunction with our scientists
* Learn about all about Health and safety processes and procedures to ensure you work safely within our labs
* Be involved with variety of testing on pharmaceutical products
* Become a part of a team involved with new projects on behalf of top pharmaceutical companies
Where you'll work
OAK HOUSE
BREDBURY PARK WAY
BREDBURY PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
BREDBURY
SK6 2SN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
* Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
* Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
* Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
* Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
* Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
* Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
* Complete documentation proficiently
* Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
* Contribute to the preparation of reports.
* Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
* Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
* Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
* Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
* Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
* Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
* Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
* Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
* Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
* Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
* Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
* Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
* Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
* Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
* Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
* Complete documentation proficiently
* Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
* Contribute to the preparation of reports.
* Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
* Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
* Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
* Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
* Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
* Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
* Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
* Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
Training schedule
Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 5/B+)
* Maths (grade 5/B+)
* Science / Science related subject (grade 5/B+)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Time management
* Positive attitude
Other requirements
Things to consider about the vacancy: Your own transportation is an advantage, but we are on several bus routes.
Company benefits: Joining a mature Contract Laboratory Organisation, working within the highest level of the pharmaceutical industry and getting the opportunity to help make the world a better and safer place. Being involved with new and latest medicine products and development is an exciting opportunity, if you want a career in science. Also, free coffee and tea cannot hurt. Don't forget milk.