Quality Control Laboratory Technician Apprentice
Bard Pharmaceuticals Limited · Cambridge · posted 15 October 2026
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You will play an active role in supporting routine and project-based laboratory activities, including:
- Performing analytical testing of raw materials, packaging components, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products
- Learning and applying GMP requirements and data integrity principles within a regulated laboratory environment
- Supporting investigations into laboratory results, deviations, and out-of-specification (OOS) findings
- Assisting with laboratory equipment qualification, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities
- Developing knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC, UV-Visible Spectroscopy, FTIR, Dissolution Testing, Karl Fischer Titration, and wet chemistry methods
- Contributing to laboratory continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and performance
- Maintaining accurate laboratory records in paper and electronic systems in accordance with regulatory requirements
Your training
Apprentices will study one day a week remotely with the University of Kent. You will also be expected to attend a week long residential once every 18 months.
Where it leads
On successful completion, apprentices may be considered for permanent opportunities within the Quality Control laboratory, subject to business need and performance. The apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for progression into QC Analyst, Laboratory Technician or wider quality and technical roles within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
About Bard Pharmaceuticals Limited
Mundipharma is a global healthcare company serving patients and customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. We develop, manufacture and supply high-quality medicines, with a focus on pain management, infectious diseases and other serious health conditions. Guided by our values of integrity, patient focus, collaboration, agility and high performance, we are committed to improving patients’ lives. We foster an inclusive culture where employees are supported to grow, take ownership of their development and contribute to meaningful work.
Things to consider
This role is based on site in a regulated laboratory environment and requires accuracy, attention to detail and careful adherence to procedures. Candidates should be comfortable working with laboratory equipment, following GMP expectations and maintaining accurate records. Applicants must also be available to attend the assessment day in Cambridge.
This role is a fixed term contract.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE - 5 GCSEs in any subject including Maths/ English (grade 4/c) — essential
- GCSE English (grade 4/c) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4/c) — essential
- A Level Any Subject (grade Must have 80 Ucas points total) — essential
- A Level Biology or Physics (grade At least a D) — essential
- A Level Chemistry (grade At least a D) — essential
Where you'll work
- Napp Pharmaceutical Group Ltd, 191 Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0GW
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