Lab Technician

Ad Warrior Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent laboratory in Chichester is seeking a Lab Technician specializing in microbiology. The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with training provided. Responsibilities include preparing media, conducting tests, and reporting results. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in science, high accuracy, and good teamwork skills. Employees will receive 28 days of holiday and a health care scheme after probation. This is a great chance to join a supportive team in a busy lab environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Cash back health care scheme

Qualifications

• Keen interest in science and understanding of scientific principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Enjoy practical benchwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare microbiological media and reagents.
• Conduct microbiological testing of samples.
• Report test results accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Practical problem solving

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Education

Degree in Science (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

• The post will comprise a range of typical laboratory tasks including:
• 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.

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.