Location
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Industry sector
Pharmaceutical, Scientific
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
21/01/2026
Closing date
18/02/2026
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.
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)
* 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.