Overview
As a Laboratory Science Apprentice, you'll learn hands-on lab skills and develop digital skills in data analysis while contributing to next-generation phenotypic screening platforms that identify and validate novel drug targets. You'll work closely with scientists across the Centre for Genomics Research and with therapy area teams, including oncology.
Responsibilities
* Learn and perform lab experiments: Build skills in cell biology and molecular biology; help develop, optimise, and run cell-based and phenotypic assays. You will be trained in techniques such as CRISPR-Cas9, working in miniaturised plate formats under supervision.
* Support innovation and optimisation: Keep up to date with new scientific approaches in CRISPR screening, genome engineering, and functional genomics. Apply improvements to assays that help discover targets across multiple therapy areas.
* Collaborate and communicate: Work within cross-functional teams, share results clearly, and build networks across different disease areas and scientific disciplines.
Entry requirements / Qualifications
* Five GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9 to 5 including Maths, English and Science
* Minimum of 104 UCAS points at A-level (grades BBB) with at least one subject being Biology or an equivalent (e.g., BTEC DMM/T-Levels considered)
* These positions are not open to those already educated to Bachelor's degree level or above
Training and Development
AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Laboratory Science Degree with one of our university providers. The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full-time salary, with fully funded part-time learning (on average 1 day/week). This will give you the opportunity to gain a Level 6 Lab Science degree qualification, just as you would if you went to university full-time, with the advantage of gaining relevant work-life skills and helping to develop new medicines while taking your first steps towards a rewarding career. We value Early Talent and encourage you to speak up, have a voice and make an impact throughout the programme.
As part of our Early Talent Programme, you'll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one. We aim to set you up for success and recognise the challenges that starting a new job can bring.
This is a 3.5-year fixed term contract opportunity. The start date for the apprenticeship programme is 7 September 2026. A relocation package is available for candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location for this Apprenticeship.
Location and Programme Details
Cambridge is a central hub for bioscience. The Discovery Centre (DISC), located at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, is designed to play a central role in our mission to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. It will be our largest research and development centre in the UK, with more than 2,000 people working across therapy areas and drug discovery and development when fully occupied.
About AstraZeneca & Inclusion
AstraZeneca is committed to being a great place to work and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We value speaking up, asking questions, and sharing ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.
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