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Laboratory Technician Jobs in Brighton & Hove — Visa Sponsorship

Laboratory Technician jobs in Brighton & Hove from UK Home Office-licensed visa sponsors. Filter by Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker route, salary above £41,700, and live job openings.

Laboratory Technician role at a glance

Typical UK salary: £27,000 – £42,000
Skilled Worker threshold: £29,570 (Immigration Salary List, 80% of general rate)
SOC code: 3111
On Immigration Salary List: Yes (20% threshold discount)

Brighton & Hove as a sponsor location

UK's largest digital/creative cluster outside London. AmEx's Brighton campus is a material employer; strong for mid-senior engineers, data, and product.

Rents ~20% below London. 50-min commute to London by train. Gatwick airport 30 min away.

Frequently asked questions

Are there Laboratory Technician jobs with visa sponsorship in Brighton & Hove?

Yes. Brighton & Hove-based UK Home Office sponsors regularly recruit laboratory technicians on the Skilled Worker visa. Active sponsors include NHS pathology labs, AstraZeneca, GSK.

What salary do laboratory technicians in Brighton & Hove need to earn for a Skilled Worker visa?

The 2026 minimum is £41,700 per year for the general Skilled Worker route, or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher. Typical Laboratory Technician salary in the UK: £27,000 – £42,000. Health and Care Worker visa minimum is £25,000.

Which Brighton & Hove employers sponsor laboratory technician roles?

Brighton & Hove's top sponsors hiring across roles include American Express (Brighton HQ), Legal & General, University of Sussex, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS.

What sectors hire laboratory technicians in Brighton & Hove?

Brighton & Hove's strongest sectors are Digital / Creative, Tech, Media.