Laboratory Technician Competition

Overview

Laboratory Technicians work in a wide range of organisations including but not exclusively analytical science services; chemical, biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other industries and laboratories in educational institutions. They are expected to work within a laboratory team but also individually, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the undertaken work. Safety and ethical standards are paramount, and the quality and safety of products and analytical results is often highly regulated. A laboratory technician might carry out both routine and one-off analysis and provide a variety of technical support across the organisation.

The skills you need to demonstrate

Critical thinking
Problem solving
Adaptable (Independent and team working)
Attention to detail
Health and Safety
Meticulous
Team working
Time management

Entry criteria

This is an individual competition
There is no limit to the number of entries per organisation
Competitors should be familiar with the majority of the core competencies (these can be found in the Technical Handbook document below)
Competitors must not have more than two years’ (at time of registration) industry experience post certification

How it works

1. Register

Our competitions are open to all so please register between 28 February – 1 April 2022

2. Passive stage

The first stage of competition is a remote or online test (where applicable)

3. National Qualifiers

Competitors take part in competitions in venues across the UK or online

4. Announcement of finalists

Scores are quality assured and Finalists are announced

5. Training and development

Competitors prepare and practise in readiness for the National Finals

6. National Finals

The Finalists come together to compete in the National Finals

7. Squad UK

Competitors who are age eligible and have achieved the benchmark score will be invited to opt into Squad UK during December 2022 for the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 cycle