Providing routine and one-off testing and technical support in a scientific laboratory environment.
Occupational Profile
Laboratory technicians work in a wide range of organizations, including but not exclusively, chemical, primary and secondary pharmaceutical, biotechnology, formulated products, nuclear companies; and analytical science services. A laboratory technician may carry out both routine and one-off laboratory testing and perform a variety of technical support functions across the organization. In any context working safety and ethically is paramount and many companies operate under highly regulated conditions because of the need to control the quality and safety of products, for example medicines. Laboratory technicians are expected to work both individually and as part of a laboratory team. They are able to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work that is undertaken. They are proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business.
Summary of standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/laboratory-technician/
Full standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/1062/laboratory_technician.pdf
