Make an impact and start your career making revolutionary science tools used all over the world. We are a small, friendly company that creates awesome equipment and kits for scientists working with DNA.
Enjoy hands-on hobbies? This hybrid apprenticeship spans hardware assembly, DNA kit production, and improvement projects.
Qualification Requirements
Essential: GCSES in English and Maths at grade for or above
Desirable: GCSE in Science at grade 4 or above
Salary - £ 19,000 per annum, salary will be reviewed after 12 months
Benefits
Casual dress
Cycle to work scheme
Location - London, UK
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (incl. one hour lunch break)
Duration - 1 year 6 months
Start Date - 15th June 2026
Closing Date for Applications - 30th May
To Apply
Please visit the vacancy directly to apply
Science Manufacturing Process Operative Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
You are a person who wants to learn new skills. You are diligent and have an eye for detail. You don't just want to get something done quickly; you want to get it done right.
An average week might include:
Assembling laboratory devices
Aliquoting and mixing reagent kits
Conducting quality control checks and repair of components
Maintaining sterile environments for DNA-grade production
3D printing parts and prototypes
Experimenting with process improvements
Prepare orders for shipping to customers around the world
This role involves working with small components, including fine soldering and precision pipetting.
Qualification to be delivered: At the end of the Apprenticeship, you will have:
Achieved a Science Manufacturing Process Operative qualification (L2 NVQ Diploma in Manufacturing)
Developed operational and project management skills
Applied creative thinking to overcome challenges with innovative solutions
Gained core knowledge of engineering/science principles and design
Apprenticeship Standard: Science manufacturing process operative (level 2)
Training Provider: Cogent Skills
Delivery model: Training will be delivered on-site with regular visits every 4 to 6 weeks from the assessor. The typical apprenticeship duration is 18 to 20 months.
Bento Bio is a start-up on a mission to make biotechnology available to people all over the world. We do this by creating awesome hardware, chemistry, and knowledge resources. Our manufacturing and shipping is based in East London. We are working hard on maintaining a friendly and inclusive culture. No crazy start-up hours and constant interruptions. Just focused, fun, and effective work that has impact.
Cogent Skills is the skills specialist for the UK science and technology sectors. Our purpose is to make sure your business, your people and our industry are future-ready.
As a not-for-profit organisation with a family of commercially-focused companies, we are committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions of the sector.
We have been named one of the best medium-sized employers in the UK in The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2024.
We offer a diverse range of market-leading skills services, from process safety and competency solutions in high-hazard industries to end-to-end apprenticeship services for some of the world’s leading science, manufacturing and technology employers.
