Lab Technician

Donnington Laboratories Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A small independent contract lab in Chichester is looking for a Laboratory Technician specializing in microbiology to join their team. The role is available full-time or part-time, with responsibilities including preparing media, conducting tests, and ensuring data accuracy. Candidates should have a keen interest in science, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a small team. Benefits include 28 days of annual leave and access to a health care scheme after the probation period.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Cash back health care scheme

Qualifications

• Keen interest in science and understanding of scientific principles.
• High level of accuracy & attention to detail.
• Enjoy practical benchwork and be a practical problem solver.
• Excellent numeracy, good literacy, and neat handwriting.
• Ability to work co-operatively in a small team.
• Flexibility to address the varying needs of a small business.
• Commitment to providing excellent service to clients.
• Good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Preparing microbiological media and reagents.
• Carrying out microbiological testing of samples.
• Reading test results and reporting data accurately.
• Assisting with laboratory housekeeping and GLP accreditation.
• Training in the company's systems and procedures.

Skills

Interest in science

Attention to detail

Practical problem-solving

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Timekeeping

Education

Degree in a scientific field (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Lab Technician - Microbiology

Location: Chichester

Salary: £25,350 per annum depending upon qualifications/experience.

Vacancy Type: 12-month contract looking to become permanent after

One full time and one part time role.

The part time role will be 2 to 3 days a week between Thursday to Saturday or a Monday 08:00 till 15:30. One of those days must be a Saturday.

To start as soon as possible.

Donnington Laboratories is a small, busy independent contract lab specialising in the testing of personal care products, foods and household products. We are based in Chichester, West Sussex and are looking for a Laboratory Technician to complement our Microbiological team of 6 full and part time staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparing microbiological media and reagents
• Carrying out the microbiological testing of samples in accordance with standard test methods
• Reading test results and ensuring that test data is accurately and properly reported
• Assisting with laboratory housekeeping and GLP accreditation requirements
• Full training in the company\'s systems and procedures will be provided.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have a keen interest in science and understanding of scientific principles. (A degree is preferred but not a prerequisite)
• Have a high level of accuracy & attention to detail
• Enjoy practical benchwork and be a practical problem solver
• Have excellent numeracy, good literacy and neat handwriting
• Work co-operatively and effectively in a small team, able to show initiative when needed
• Be flexible in addressing the varying needs of a small business
• Commit to providing an excellent service to their clients
• Good time keeping

Benefits

• 28 days per annum (includes Bank/public holidays)
• Access to a cash back health care scheme (After completion of probationary period)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Donnington Laboratories Ltd, please do not hesitate to apply.

The company is not able to employ any candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK.

All applicants must be in a position to accept employment without infringement of their immigration status