Healthcare Science Laboratory/Biosample Technician Apprenticeships

Healthcare Science Laboratory/Biosample Technician Apprenticeship

The closing date is 03 August 2026

Engine the Cambridge Clinical Research Facility as a Biosample Apprentice, you will gain hands on experience in sample handling, processing and data management within a multidisciplinary team. The role supports cutting edge clinical research and allows you to shadow and assist staff in the Pathology Department with genetic technologies.

Main duties of the job

• Assist with day to day laboratory housekeeping and processes.
• Carry out routine laboratory maintenance.
• Collect and prepare samples, buffers and reagents.
• Support basic admin tasks such as scanning sample requests and maintaining laboratory records and filing systems.
• Provide technical support to scientific staff.

Qualifications

• GCSE English at Grade 4/C or above.
• GCSE Maths at Grade 4/C or above.
• GCSE Science at Grade 4/C or above.
• Good standard of general education.
• Equivalent literacy and numeracy skills acceptable.

Experience

• Prioritising own work.
• Organising work (e.g., in school, college, work).
• Work experience (voluntary, part time, weekend, school activities).
• Experience in a laboratory environment.

Knowledge

• Desire to learn and develop from training.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to job demands.
• Interest in working in a patient and customer care focused environment.
• Basic IT software knowledge.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Attention to detail and accurate work.
• Motivation, punctuality and ability to meet deadlines.
• Typing skills.

Additional requirements

• Behaviour towards patients, visitors and colleagues in line with Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Benefits

Includes on site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries, free bus travel to and from the hospital sites, subsidised parking where eligible, reduced cost hot food 24/7, and a supportive work life balance including flexible working options.

Contract

Full time, 27 month period. Apprenticeship salary starts at £16,258 per year, increasing to the National Minimum Wage after 12 months in post.

Working pattern

Full time.

Job locations

Cambridge Clinical Research Centre - NIHR CRF, Keith Day Road, Cambridge.

Reference number

180 RD 264179

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Trust welcomes applications from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristics. We do not discriminate and encourage all to apply.

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