Get the Skills to Become a Clinical Laboratory Technician Through Apprenticeship Training

Train for a Laboratory Career in Pittsburgh While You Build Real-World Experience

Smiling lab technician in safety goggles using a pipette to mix a bright pink solution in a beaker at a laboratory workstation with scientific equipment.

CHANGE YOUR LIFE. CHANGE THE WORLD.

Chemical laboratory technicians help create and improve the products you use every day — from materials used in cars and construction to everyday household items. At Bidwell Training Center in Pittsburgh, you can train for this career through an apprenticeship pathway that combines hands-on lab instruction with real-world experience.

You’ll begin by building core skills on campus, then apply what you’ve learned through on-the-job training with an employer partner.

Are you ready to get started?

The Chemical Laboratory Apprenticeship Program is designed for students who want to train for a laboratory career while gaining real-world experience.

This pathway follows the same curriculum as our Chemical Laboratory Technician training, but with a different structure. You’ll start with more time on campus at Bidwell Training Center, then gradually transition to mostly on-the-job training with an employer partner.

Is the apprenticeship path right for you?

Learn by doing with hands-on training and real-world application
Gain on-the-job experience with an employer partner
Start with more time on campus, then transition into the workplace
Complete your training in as little as 28 months

Because this is an apprenticeship pathway, you’ll first complete the admissions process and meet requirements to be considered for placement with an employer partner.

The apprenticeship blends training with real-world work experience over a longer timeline. The diploma program is completed full-time on campus and includes an externship.

To see if our Chemical Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship training program is the right fit for you, connect with a Bidwell Training Center admissions representative today so you can make an informed decision about your future. Contact Us Now >>>

What you’ll learn:

Laboratory safety and procedures
Chemical handling and analysis
Instrumentation and lab equipment
Quality control and documentation
Data collection and reporting

Training is hands-on and designed to reflect real lab environments.

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No-Cost Programs

At Bidwell Training Center, students do not incur any tuition fees. Bidwell Training Center receives funding from the State of Pennsylvania. The tuition, fees, uniforms, supplies, and textbooks for individual students who attend Bidwell Training Center are covered for all accepted students by an internal one-time institutional grant made possible by these state funds. This grant is automatically awarded to students upon acceptance, with no application process required on their part.

We know how difficult it can be to make ends meet while trying to pursue your career goals. That’s why all our programs are offered at no-cost, so you can invest all of your time, energy, and resources in yourself and your future.

Tuition is not charged to students who are Pennsylvania residents and who also have their high school diploma or equivalent. Funding for Bidwell Training Center is received through the State of PA, foundations, grants, and individual donors. Tuition, fees, uniforms, scrubs, and textbooks are covered for all accepted students.

Career Opportunities

After completing your Chemical Laboratory Technician course, you will have the skills to follow many career paths, including:

Laboratory Technician
Process Operator
Laboratory Technologist
Quality Control Technician
Environmental Technician
Research Technician

Your Future Chemical Laboratory Technician Career

Graduates are prepared for roles in laboratory and technical environments.

With both training and real-world experience, you’ll be ready to step into the field with confidence and continue building your skills over time.

Why Choose Bidwell

Hands-on, career-focused training
Support from experienced instructors
Structured pathway combining learning and real-world experience
Training that reflects real lab environments

Bidwell Training Center serves as the Related Technical Instruction partner for this apprenticeship program.

To learn more about exciting careers in R&D and testing labs that will put your passion for science and problem-solving to work, fill out the form and find out if our Chemical Laboratory Technician training program is right for you!

For immediate questions, call 412-402-9761.

Frequently Asked Questions

: What is a Chemical Laboratory Technician?
A Chemical Laboratory Technician works in laboratories conducting experiments, analyzing chemicals, and assisting in the development and testing of products. Their role is crucial in ensuring safety and quality control across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food, and environmental sectors.

: Do I need to already have a job to apply?
No — you don’t need to have a job lined up first. You’ll start by completing the admissions process, and then you may be considered for apprenticeship opportunities with employer partners.

: How is this different from the regular program?
The biggest difference is how you learn. The apprenticeship combines classroom training with real-world experience over a longer timeline, instead of completing everything on campus.

: How long does the apprenticeship take?
You can complete the program in as little as 28 months*, depending on your schedule and placement.

: Will I still learn the same skills?
Yes — you’ll cover the same core curriculum as the Chemical Laboratory Technician program, just with added on-the-job experience.

: Is the program really no cost?
Yes. If you’re eligible, your tuition, supplies, and materials are covered — so you can focus on your training.

*Program length when completed in normal time