Laboratory Safety Officer

Location – Cambridge – will require travel between multiple sites.

Sector – Biotechnology

Salary – £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on interview performance & experience)

Full time, permanent role

We are currently offering the opportunity to implement laboratory H&S policies and monitor compliance within an innovative biotechnology company based in Cambridge.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

This role will require travel between multiple sites – only applicants with a valid driving licence and car access will be considered for this role.

As the Laboratory Safety Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Serving as the main point of contact within the organisation regarding H&S queries,
• Ensuring company-wide compliance with H&S policies and procedures,
• Performing risk assessments and investigations, ensuring that accidents and incidents are recorded accurately,
• Writing, reviewing, and updating documentation related to key H&S policies and procedures,
• Ensuring that staff members are trained in H&S practices,
• Preparing and reviewing COSHH assessments related to the use of reagents and chemicals,
• Contributing to H&S committee meetings to provide updates on policy adherence and H&S advice.

• Expertise in H&S legislation – e.g. Health and Safety Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, COSHH regulations (essential).
• Prior experience working within a laboratory environment (essential).
• Holds an H&S qualification – e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH (essential).
• Prior experience working within a cleanroom environment would be a bonus (desirable).

• Existing UK work eligibility (essential).
• A valid driving licence and car access – this role requires travel between multiple sites (essential).
• Happy to commute / relocate to Cambridge (essential).

As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client can offer a competitive salary and benefits package including private pension and private health insurance.

Please use the form provided to get in touch with us and we will respond as soon as possible.

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