We are looking for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our Research & Development Metrology Team. With big ambitions for the future there has never been a better time to join Victrex! You’ll receive first class, on the job, training from a dedicated team, whilst earning a competitive salary - not to mention an industry recognised qualification too.
This opportunity is much more than a job - it is a development programme that has all the hallmarks to kickstart your career within a business which has a very exciting agenda. You will be joining a community of apprentices, who not only have the ability to drive positive change through the work they do on the job, but also shaping a culture where everybody at Victrex thrives. Therefore, whether you are interested in joining one of our Employee Representation Groups (ERG’s), becoming an ally, or support our STEM agenda, we’ll support you with your goals.

ABOUT INVIBIO

Invibio, part of the Victrex plc group, is a global leader in providing high-performance biomaterial solutions to medical device manufacturers.
The company provides PEEK-OPTIMA polymers, advanced technical research and support and manufacturing of components for spine, trauma and orthopaedic medical segments for the development of long-term implantable medical devices. Today, Invibio’s PEEK-OPTIMA polymers are used in approximately 15 million implanted devices worldwide.
If you are looking to join an ambitious team, supporting innovation in the medical industry, then you can expect to be excited by this role and all it offers.
In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer an attractive benefits package including private healthcare, 29 days holiday and a generous company pension contribution.
As part of Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to bring transformational and sustainable solutions which address world material challenges every day.
At Invibio, this supports our goal of treating a patient using Invibio solutions every 15 seconds by 2027.
We are seeking talent that can help us achieve this through the development of solutions that improve patient outcomes and address healthcare costs. Two of the most critical areas for our strategy are around delivering innovative technologies in fracture fixation (trauma surgery) and knee arthroplasty where we are driving the adoption of truly innovative solutions.

In this role you will plan and deliver practical experimental work and maintain laboratory assets in support of the development of new and existing materials, processes and technologies.
This role will particularly focus upon material characterisation using a mixture of chemical analysis, microscopy and varied techniques to determine material properties. This is in support of innovation projects, customers and manufacturing. You will generate and capture data in our digital systems, interpret results and share findings though reports.
Laboratory Technicians are trusted to work safely in a lab environment, follow best practice health and safety and quality procedures in order to appropriately meet the requirements of their job role.
You will complete a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship via our trusted training provider at Blackpool & the Fylde College.
The duration of this Apprenticeship is approximately 24 months and if successful, you will join our 2025 Apprenticeship Intake in September.