MSD Biological Laboratory Technician Apprentice 

United Kingdom, England 

568156036

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

As an apprentice, you will be working within ourwithin ourAnimal Health

Animal Healthand our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovativeof products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

ensures every singleintermediate and finishedproduct istested tothat it has beenmanufactured, processed, packaged, stored, and distributed aligned with our incrediblyhigh standardsof 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

You will get the opportunity to collaborate and supporta variety of projects throughout your apprenticeship programmethat will support you in your learning and achieving your qualification

need (Technical Requirements):

A passion for science

• You will have completed yourA levels

• Enjoy Biology andMolecular Biology

• Good organization skills

• Attention to detail

• Motivation towards learning

• Good team work

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.

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

24 Months