Apprentice Technical Assistant
About the role
- Carry out the practical elements of studies which can include: DNA and RNA extraction using manual extraction kits and or automated instruments; PCR manual setup and or using automated instruments; NGS library preparation; Sequencing; Precision serial dilutions; Handling and processing of biological samples
- Conduct general maintenance and lab safety activities (equipment maintenance, consumable orders, receipt of material, lab stocking, housekeeping and similar activities)
- Support the planning, execution and reporting of laboratory work and experiments
- Accurate recording of laboratory work and experiments in laboratory notebooks or worksheets
- Adherence to COSHH and Health & Safety requirements
- Work as part of the product development team to ensure a safe and efficient laboratory environment
Working week
Typical office hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with some flexibility.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
Your apprenticeship is the start of your career, and we’ll support you every step of the way. You’ll learn through hands-on experience, training and support from experienced colleagues. As your skills and confidence grow, you’ll have opportunities to take on new challenges and prepare for the next steps in your career.
The degree programme is primarily taught through tutor-supported online study, part-time over four years.
Apprentices will attend a two-day induction at the University to help them get to know each other and balance undergraduate study with working full-time. They will also attend a week-long skills bootcamp at our campus in central Manchester once a year, in addition to a two-day mini-skills bootcamp in the first year.
They will complete projects in their workplace, tackling challenges relevant to their employer and applying their learning directly to their organisation and its business context.
Your degree apprenticeship can open the door to a range of careers in science. You could progress into an Associate Scientist or Scientist role, continue building your laboratory and technical skills, or specialise in an area of science that interests you.
Company benefits
Eligible for company bonus
About QIAGEN MANCHESTER LIMITED
QIAGEN is a global science and healthcare company helping scientists and healthcare professionals understand DNA, RNA and proteins. Our technologies are used in laboratories around the world to support research, develop new medicines and help detect diseases. By joining QIAGEN, you’ll be part of a company using science to make a real difference to people’s lives.
This role is in Manchester. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £550–£800 a month.