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Apprentice Laboratory Technician
BioEscalator, Medical Sciences Divisional Office, Medical Sciences Division
Innovation Building, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Oxford
Apprentice Grade 01A £23,706 per annum
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Laboratory Technician in BioEscalator, Medical Sciences Division.
This is an unusual and varied role, where you will develop and learn technical skills and provide a professional, high-quality customer focused service. The BioEscalator Apprentice Laboratory Technician will be a key member of the BioEscalator team, assisting and learning from our experienced Laboratory & Facilities Manager and the other members of the team. You will assist the Laboratory & Facilities Manager with smooth running of the core laboratory facilities in the BioEscalator. We have commercial tenants, and this is a customer-focused role, so we are looking for a mature and practical person who communicates well and is keen and quick to learn with a can-do attitude.
About the apprenticeship
As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with the training provider CSR Group, where you will complete a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science.
During your apprenticeship, you will work full-time (36.5 hours per week) at the Innovation Building – BioEscalator (part of the Medical Sciences Division) at the Old Road Campus, Headington. The 2-year training programme will include in-house training as well as day-release or other distance learning methods delivered by CSR group.
In total, it will take 2 years to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the department, University, and training provider throughout.
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit the Apprenticeships Oxford website.
About you
You will be passionate about starting your career in biomedical sciences and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career, or you may be looking for a career change.
To complete the Level 3 apprenticeship, you will need to evidence passes at 9 - 4 or A*- C in GCSE Maths and English. If you did not achieve these grades, do not let that put you off from applying as you can study Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship giving you the equivalent qualifications needed.
To help check that you have the potential to achieve these, CSR Group will ask you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the training provider will be able to advise on.
What we offer
Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team, and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the University. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.
We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.
Please note, by applying for an apprenticeship with the University of Oxford, you are giving permission for the application to be shared with the relevant training provider for the programme.
Contact us and apply
If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:
- Khwaja Islam, Recruiting Manager – khwaja.islam@medsci.ox.ac.uk
- Lottie Morgan, Training Provider – charlottemorgan@csr-group.co.uk
For further details and to apply for this apprenticeship, please refer to the generic apprenticeship job vacancy here Apprenticeship Talent Pool Vacancy ID 170010
Interviews are due to take place on Thursday 27 June 2024.
Interviews will be taking place in our offices in the BioEscalator Innovation building, Old Road Campus, Headington. If you have concerns about travel or accessibility please do not hesitate to contact us.
Start date: 12 August 2024
Apprenticeship training start date: September 2024