Description
Location: The role will be based in two locations: Kings cross, N7 9AA / Canary Wharf, E14 5GX
Working for KADANS Science Partners
Across Europe, we have built a network of leading researchers, entrepreneurs, partners and innovators, active in Life Sciences & Health, Agri & Food, Chemistry & Energy, and High Tech Systems & Materials. All determined to find solutions to the global challenges we face today. All determined to make a difference.
Therefore, we invest, develop and operate specialised assets to complement science clusters across Europe. These are not just standard workspaces. We create environments in which scientific organisations can thrive. Bespoke research facilities that are curated to suit your needs and support future growth.
The Package
* Starting salary of £20,800/year to £25,397/year dependant on age.
* Workings hours are 37.5 paid hours per week
* Company pension scheme
* Regular training and CPD opportunities
What will I be doing as an apprentice?
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our UK Laboratory Management team, providing essential on-site operational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of multi-tenanted life science sites. Working across shared laboratory environments, you will help manage common equipment and facilities, support building operations, and uphold high standards of safety, compliance, and service delivery.
This apprenticeship offers a valuable opportunity to develop a strong foundation in laboratory management and operations within a dynamic, professional environment. Based across King’s Cross and Canary Wharf, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting world-class life science facilities while building the technical, organisational, and communication skills needed for a successful career in the sector.
Summary of duties:
* Laboratory Operations: Support the day-to-day running of shared laboratory spaces, ensuring equipment, services, and facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
* Equipment Management: Assist with setup, calibration, maintenance, and record-keeping for shared laboratory equipment, coordinating engineer visits and maintaining inventories.
* Health & Safety: Promote safe working practices through regular inspections, waste management, incident reporting, and adherence to risk assessments and SOPs.
* Tenant Support: Provide technical and operational assistance to laboratory users, help onboard new tenants, and act as a key contact for shared lab queries.
* Facilities and Housekeeping: Monitor loading bay, waste areas, and shared spaces to maintain cleanliness, organisation, and compliance with environmental standards.
* Customer Service: Deliver professional and courteous support to tenants, visitors, and site users, ensuring excellent communication and service delivery.
For a full breakdown of the duties required in this role, please check the attached Job Description.
Due to the nature of the role, you must be 18+ to be suitable for this apprenticeship.
What could the future look like?
When you join KADANS Science Partner, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.
Through practical training on the job, you will acquire new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for laboratory testing. This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in laboratory testing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech).
This program unlocks a multitude of career paths, granting you access to diverse organisations across various sectors. Whether it's the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (primary and secondary), biotechnology companies, nuclear enterprises, analytical science services, or educational institutions, the doors are wide open.
This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. You may choose to pursue higher-level qualifications through one of our Degree Apprenticeships such as Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Chemical Science.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
About You
You are a proactive and organized individual who takes pride in your work and pays close attention to detail. You communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, and enjoy engaging with others to support and solve problems.
While you work well as part of a team, you are also able to take initiative and work independently when needed, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Your approachable, talkative nature helps build strong working relationships with colleagues and tenants, making you a valued point of contact in a busy laboratory environment.
Experience
We value attitude, curiosity, and commitment just as much as past experience. While previous science experience can be helpful, it’s not essential — we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with a genuine interest in the field and the motivation to build a career.
You might be a school or college leaver, or someone looking to retrain. Either way, if you’re enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to learn, you’ll fit right in.
Qualifications
It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!
So how does the apprenticeship work?
Over 18 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship.
You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at KADANS Science Partner who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!
Eligibility
While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.
As a training provider, we are committed to ensuring that our apprenticeship programs deliver significant new knowledge and skills. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that the program will provide learning and experiences beyond their current qualifications and professional expertise.
If you already hold a Level 3, degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in a closely related field, or possess substantial relevant experience, you may not be eligible for apprenticeship funding, as these programmes are designed for individuals who require upskilling or reskilling in their chosen career pathway.
You’ll need to be over 16, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
If you don’t quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you’re interested here and we’ll get in touch to discuss this further with you.
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