Biological Laboratory Technician Apprentice

5 days ago

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom MSD Full time

Job Description

Who we are…?  

For more than a century, our organisation has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our organisation continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. 

 

Your Apprenticeship 

 

Which team will I be working in? 

As an apprentice, you will be working within our Quality Control team within our Animal Health division.  

 

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species. 

 

Our Quality Control team ensures every single raw material, intermediate and finished product is tested to demonstrate that it has been manufactured, processed, packaged, stored, and distributed aligned with our incredibly high standards of quality and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe. 

 

What will my job responsibilities look like? 

Our 24-Month Junior Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity for those eager to take their first steps into a career as a laboratory scientist. 

 

You will get the opportunity to collaborate and support on a variety of projects throughout your apprenticeship programme that will support you in your learning and achieving your qualifications. 

A Laboratory Technician apprentice will get the opportunity to learn: 

  • To use specified laboratory equipment and prepare for and perform laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods 

  • How to produce, analyze and interpret scientific information and data effectively 

  • Recognise problems and apply appropriate quality management systems to identify causes and implement solutions 

  • Preparation of solution

  • Cell line maintenance

  • Sample management 

  • Ensure inventory is up to date

  • Updating of logbooks and filing of raw data 

  • Ensure cleanliness levels in laboratory are maintained 

  • The structure of our organisation; our products and services we deliver and the sector in which we operate 

  • Gain an understanding of our systems, tools and processes we use in our team and how to apply them to required tasks 

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What you’ll need (Technical Requirements): 

 A passion for science  

  • You will have completed your A levels 

  • Enjoy Biology and Molecular Biology 

  • Good organization skills 

  • Attention to detail

  • Motivation towards learning

  • Good team work

 

What qualification will I be studying during my apprenticeship?

You will be studying towards the Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship. You will also be studying towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Sciences which is an externally recognized qualification and awards UCAS points.

How will the apprenticeship be structured?

You will spend 4 days a week working as an employee within the Quality Control team and 1 day a week studying towards your qualification. Your studies will be conducted virtually (so you do not need to travel to the college/provider to study).

As you approach the end of your studies, you will then participate in what’s called the ‘End Point Assessment’. You will be required to travel to a facility to participate in in-person exams. We will provide assistance in providing travel and accommodation.

What you’ll need (Technical Requirements):

  • A passion for science

  • You will have completed your GCSE’s or equivalent studies

  • You will have also completed, or you will also need to have completed your further education or equivalent

Other Considerations

  • The role may require standing or sitting for long hours each workday

  • On-site presence throughout Monday to Friday

Start Date:

September 2025

Duration:

24 Months

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

07/1/2024

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Job Posting End Date:07/01/2024


A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.


Requisition ID:R299217

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