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Apprentice Lab Tech

Biomodal Limited · Little Chesterford · posted 31 July 2026

Wage
£22,000 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Starts
19 July 2027
Closing date
18 July 2027
Positions
1

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Job Summary
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work
Laboratory & Experimental Work:

  • Support the expression, purification and characterisation of recombinant proteins
  • Perform routine laboratory techniques including pipetting, buffer preparation, chromatography and sample analysis
  • Assist in executing experimental plans, following established protocols and SOPs
  • Accurately record experimental data in electronic lab notebooks (e.g. Benchling)

Data Analysis & Reporting:

  • Process and analyse experimental data under supervision
  • Maintain clear and accurate documentation of results, ensuring traceability
  • Contribute to data presentation in team meetings
  • Equipment & Laboratory Operations:
  • Operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, FPLC systems, spectrophotometers)
  • Maintain laboratory consumables and stock levels
  • Support calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of equip

Quality, Compliance and Safety:

  • Follow all laboratory health & safety procedures and risk assessments
  • Work in accordance with internal quality systems and good scientific practice
  • Ensure accurate documentation aligned with traceability and audit standards

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work collaboratively within the Protein Sciences team and with cross-functional groups
  • Actively participate in training, coursework and apprenticeship requirements
  • Demonstrate continuous improvement in technical and professional skills

Requirements
Desired qualifications

  • A Level Science

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Strong interest in science
  • Understanding of scientific principles
  • Ability to follow protocols
  • Ability to accurately record data
  • Willingness to learn

Your training

  • Laboratory Technician Level 3
  • Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training
  • You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills

Where it leads

  • TBC

About Biomodal Limited

Biomodal is an innovative life sciences technology company, developing advanced genomic and epigenetic tools that help researchers gain deeper insights from DNA. Through cutting-edge multiomics technology, biomodal supports scientists and clinical researchers to better understand biology and accelerate discoveries across health and disease research.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingStrong interest in scienceUnderstand chemical principlesAbility to follow protocolsAbility accurately record data

Entry requirements

  • A Level Science (grade Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • B400 TRINITY BUILDING, CHESTERFORD RESEARCH PARK, LITTLE CHESTERFORD, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1XL

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