Degree Apprentice – Laboratory Technician (Chemical Science)

Job Introduction

Degree Apprentice – Laboratory Technician (Chemical Science)

UK – RUSHDEN

Start your scientific career with a degree apprenticeship at Pharmaron! And a Fully Funded Degree.

We are excited to offer a Degree Apprenticeship opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Laboratory Technician at our Rushden site. This is a fantastic alternative to the traditional university route — you’ll gain hands-on experience in a real-world lab environment while studying towards a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Chemical Science through Manchester Metropolitan University (or a similar provider).

• Earn while you learn – receive a competitive salary while studying for a fully funded degree.
• Real-world experience – work alongside experienced scientists in a state-of-the-art laboratory.
• Career development – gain valuable skills and experience in a fast-growing, global company.
• Supportive environment – be part of a collaborative team that values learning and innovation.
  
  
  

At Pharmaron we offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
  
  
  

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day running of the laboratory
• Perform routine checks and maintenance of lab equipment
• Assist with stock management and ordering of supplies
• Help introduce and validate new equipment
• Carry out basic pharmaceutical sample analysis
• Accurately document and report data
• Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready lab environment
  
  
  

Requirements:

• A minimum of 104 UCAS points, including relevant A-levels (e.g., Chemistry or Biology)
• Strong academic performance and a genuine interest in science
• Good scientific judgement and analytical thinking
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive, tidy, and methodical approach to work
• A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
  
  
  

Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.

We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Based in Northamptonshire, our Rushden site is a centre of excellence for Radiolabelled Sciences incorporating both Metabolism (which includes Clinical Metabolism, Pre-clinical ADME, In vitro and DDI services, Large Molecule Metabolism, Environmental Fate, Plant Metabolism and Metabolite Identification) in addition to Chemistry (which includes API and IMP manufacture). We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.

• We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• We offer state of the art working environment in our specialist Rushden site.
• We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.
  
  
  

Why Should You Apply?

• This is an opportunity for you to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
• Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of Chemistry.
• To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.
  
  
  

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 21,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.