Lab Technician – Microbiology

Location: Chichester

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

Vacancy Type: 12 month contract looking to become permanent after

Hours: 5 days per week on 4 weekly rotation: Monday to Friday alternating every 4 weeks with Tuesday to Saturday, 37.5 hours per week with paid daily break plus paid overtime as applicable, start at 08:00

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

Key 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.

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)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, 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.

Contact information

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