Lab Assistant

About the role

At HeliosX, we’re looking for a meticulous and driven Lab Assistant to play a critical role in our Leamington Spa Hub. This is not just a lab-based role – it’s an opportunity to become a guardian of quality, hygiene, and precision in a fast‑paced pharmaceutical setting.

This role is based onsite at our Leamington Spa Hub, the working hours are Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm.

• Set up the clean room and ensure all tools and apparatus are thoroughly cleaned
• Maintain biological integrity and equipment hygiene at the beginning and end of each day
• Take responsibility for ingredient handling in the clean room
• Set up machines ready for preparation of products
• Participate in cleaning procedures
• Key member of filling and product assembly line ensuring a high quality and consistent product
• Operate the machines in line with related safety procedures and risk assessments
• Collaborate with the production, dispensary and the warehouse teams to manage the ingredients and final product
• Quality control process including collecting, logging and keeping accurate records
• Assess and report anomalies or malfunctions to the other staff
• Work in a fast, efficient and controlled manner; ensure the smooth running of the production line that may require frequent standing for long periods of time
• Packing of the product and ensure it is labelled correctly for distribution; work well as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the product is dispatched on time
• Assist in daily monitoring of room pressure, temperature, and humidity to ensure the cleanroom stays within legal parameters
• Proper disposal of pharmaceutical waste and hazardous materials in accordance with COSHH and local regulations

• Ability to read, follow written instructions and have numeracy skills
• Ability to think ahead, anticipate problems and issues
• Basic mechanical aptitude and good manual dexterity are essential
• Attention to detail – verify that all materials on the line meet company standards
• Basic computer skills; basic understanding of Microsoft Office or Google Suite
• Good verbal communication with supervisors and fellow workers
• Experience in a pharmacy, laboratory or manufacturing environment would be an advantage
• Ability to wear full personal protective equipment

Private health insurance, along with extra dental and eye care cover.

Enhanced parental leave.

Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Free Dermatica and Med Express products every month, as well as family discounts.

Access to a Headspace subscription, discounted gym memberships, and a learning and development budget.