Apprentice Laboratory Technician Full-time NEW

Apprentice Laboratory Technician

Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) and National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU), Level 3, Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DU

Apprentice Grade 1: £26,686 per annum

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Laboratory Technician in the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health. This is a varied role that will give you the opportunity to experience a range of technical areas by working alongside staff and postgraduate students where you will contribute to the daily management tasks in running our laboratories at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Your work will range from general laboratory housekeeping, to understanding the management of scientific equipment, Health & Safety within a scientific workplace and purchasing equipment and supplies. As your skills develop, you will also have the opportunity to take an active role in the governance of the department's tissue collection. In addition, you will have access to a number of in-house training courses run by the University's training provider, Oxford Learning Institute, Health & Safety Office and Oxford University Computer Services for IT skills.

About the Apprenticeship

You will be required to complete a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, which will also include a Level 4 HNC in Applied Biology. If appropriate you will also work towards becoming a registered Science Technician accreditation. Attendance to online lectures, in-person practical training sessions and successful completion of studies is an essential requirement for this apprenticeship.

About You

You will be passionate about starting your career in Laboratory Technician management 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, English and Science as well as an A Level in Science. 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 Scientific Training 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. Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career. You will receive 38 days' annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University's annual apprenticeship awards.

Contact Us and Apply

If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:

• Danielle Hoare – NDWRH, Recruiting Manager – recruitment@wrh.ox.ac.uk
• David Diamond – CSR Scientific Training, National Apprenticeship Engagement Manager – daviddiamond@csr-group.co.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 6th July 2026. Only applications received before midnight on Monday 6th July 2026 will be considered. Interviews will be taking place in the week commencing 27th July 2026. Interviews will be taking place in our offices on Level 3 Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU. If you have concerns about travel or accessibility please do not hesitate to contact us.