BioPharma - Laboratory Analyst - Apprenticeship
The Laboratory Apprenticeships ensure that the apprentice is a well rounded, skilled, knowledgeable and work ready individual upon completion of either the Level 6 or the Level 7 apprenticeship.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Technological University Dublin | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
Three year programme.
Entry Requirements
Who is this programme for:
School leavers, career changers, mature students, those returning to work, those looking to retrain/upskill.
Laboratory Technician and Laboratory Analyst
Pass (Grade 06 or better) in five leaving certificate subjects, two of which must be maths and a science based subject or equivalent if applying as an international student
250 CAO points or equivalent if applying as an international student
Or
Relevant FETAC Level 5 or 6 graduate or equivalent if applying as an international student
Current employee with relevant experience and qualifications
Career changers - if over 23 years of age, the requirements laid out above do not apply.
Furthermore
International students are required to complete an English requirement assessment
International students applying from residence outside of Ireland are welcome to apply once they meet the programme requirements and can secure a role with a sponsoring company
An Industry interview will be required
SOLAS apprentice approval will be required
Candidates must secure a role with one of our sponsoring companies before being accepted onto the programme
You may be deemed overqualified for the programme if you hold a degree or higher award in a science based subject achieved in the last five years.
Further information
The next intake of apprentices is in September 2025 in Technological University Dublin, South East Technological University Waterford, and Munster Technological University Cork. Please contact labapprenticeship@ibec.ie to register your interest for the 2025 intake.
Please contact labapprenticeship@ibec.ie to register your interest for the 2025 intake.
Three year programme - Laboratory Analyst Level 7 apprenticeship:
Job profile:
The Apprentice will be responsible for carrying out basic laboratory duties that may include sample collection, equipment calibration, solution preparation, stock control and glassware maintenance while conducting both basic and advanced analytical testing methods (e.g. chromatography, water and microbiological testing) on raw materials, in-process or finished product. In addition, the Apprentice will gain more working exposure to various Quality Systems. All work to be conducted and recorded in accordance with good laboratory practices.
Level 7 Laboratory Analyst Apprentice
The Apprentice will be responsible for carrying out basic laboratory duties that may include sample collection, equipment calibration, solution preparation, stock control and glassware maintenance while conducting both basic and advanced analytical testing methods (e.g. chromatography, water and microbiological testing) on raw materials, in-process or finished product. In addition, the Apprentice will gain more working exposure to various Quality Systems. All work to be conducted and recorded in accordance with good laboratory practices.
The ideal skills set for someone working in a laboratory:
Numerical Skills: Numerical skills are needed for the successful running of experiments or reporting of analysis results,
Team Working: The apprentice must be able to work in close coordination with other team members in the laboratory,
Attention To Detail: The apprentice must be precise in all activities, following protocols and quality procedures closely, noticing quickly if something is deviating from expected results,
Organisational Skills: Organisational skills are needed to ensure the apprentice is carrying out sample/analysis testing in a methodical way while maintaining good records and overall organisation of the laboratory, its supplies and equipment,
Written Communication Skills: Written skills are required to keep clear and concise records of laboratory activities and experimentation results in accordance with internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as external regulatory requirements.
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the laboratory apprentice will have gained considerable hands on training experience, with the knowledge and ability to conduct a variety of high level testing techniques, they will also have developed their soft skills.
The Laboratory Apprenticeships ensure that the apprentice is a well rounded, skilled, knowledgeable and work ready individual upon completion of either the Level 6 or the Level 7 apprenticeship.
Year 1
MODULES
Critical Skills Development
Good Manufacturing Practice
Introduction to Microbiology & Biotechnology
Laboratory Safety
Maths
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Computer Systems
Laboratory Quality Systems
Calibration Sciences
Work Place Based Learning
Year 2
MODULES
Stability and Sample Analysis
Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring
Instrumentation (Theory & Practical)
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
Lean Labs
Chemistry 2
Analytical Lab Skills
Work Place Based Learning
Year 3
MODULES
Validation
Technical Writing
Statistics and Analysis
Quality Assurance Systems
Analytical Chemistry
GMP and Data Integrity
Case Studies and Problem Based Learning
Analytical Lab Skills
Work Place Based Learning
Please contact labapprenticeship@ibec.ie to register your interest for the 2025 intake.