Apprentice Laboratory Technician, Biology (Animal Physiology & Crop Protection)

[Development Role. Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only – 32 weeks per year]

Location:Newport, Shropshire

Interview Date:  20 August 2025

The Laboratory Team is responsible for the provision of lab services in four subject areas: Soils and Environmental Science; Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Animal Health; General Biology; Nutrition.    

Harper Adams is a proud signatory of the Technician Commitment and has pledged to take action in key areas to support its technicians.

You will play a key role in our team, preparing and setting up lab practical classes and providing research support in the area of general biology (anatomy and physiology; agronomy).

Starting as a grade 4 laboratory technician, you will study alongside your job and complete a Level 6 Degree Laboratory Bio-scientist apprenticeship with apprenticeship provider, TIRO (https://tiro.co.uk/programmes/degree-laboratory-bioscientist/?nab=1) with the aim of becoming a grade 6 senior laboratory technician.

Normal working hours are typically 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Harper Adams University term time. However, flexible working is expected. For example, clearing away classes which finish at 6pm.

To ask questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Dr Victoria Talbot vtalbot@harper-adams.ac.uk or Richard Page rpage@harper-adams.ac.uk having first downloaded and read through the full job description and person specification.

For further information about the University, or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk

Application Procedure:

Please apply online submitting a CV and covering letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the position using the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk by midnight on 04 August 2025.

Please describe any relevant experience you may have, including any gained in school, college, or a work placement. If you do not have any experience, please explain your interest in working in a laboratory.

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk     

Please note that this post will not be eligible for sponsorship.

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