Laboratory Assistant

Israel Chemicals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of functional food ingredients in the United Kingdom is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) team. Responsibilities include routine testing of materials, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring laboratory operations run smoothly. Ideal candidates will possess an HND in Food Science, Chemistry or a related subject, along with strong organizational and IT skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive technical team environment

Qualifications

• Basic laboratory skills and knowledge of lab procedures ideally in food, pharma, or chemical industries.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Test raw materials and finished products against company standards.
• Record and report results, maintaining accurate lab documentation and summary sheets.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, scales).
• Prepare reagents and monitor lab stock levels.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised lab environment.

Skills

Basic laboratory skills

Good IT skills

Strong organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

HND in Food Science, Chemistry or related subject

Tools

SAP or similar quality/ERP systems

Job description

As Laboratory Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) team. You'll be responsible for routine testing, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the smooth running of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Test raw materials and finished products against company standards.
• Record and report results, maintaining accurate lab documentation and summary sheets.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, scales).
• Prepare reagents and monitor lab stock levels.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised lab environment.
• File and check supplier Certificates of Analysis/Conformity.
• Support the wider Technical and QA team with admin tasks when required.
• Contribute to continuous compliance with Health & Safety and quality systems.
• Basic laboratory skills and knowledge of lab procedures (ideally in food, pharma, or chemical industries).
• Good IT and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly, including covering holidays/sickness.
• HND (or higher) in Food Science, Chemistry or related subject.

Nice to have / Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or similar quality/ERP systems.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing.
• Method development or mini-mix preparation experience.

About the company

Fibrisol Service Ltd, part of ICL Food Specialties, is a leading supplier of functional food ingredients. Based at our manufacturing site in West London, we support global food producers with innovative solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Be part of a supportive, close-knit technical team in a global business.