Laboratory Safety Officer

Role Type – Hybrid: WFH 2-3 days a week

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.

The 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.

Current / Recent Experience Required:

• Expertise in H&S legislation – e.g. Health and Safety Work 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).

Profile Required:

• 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).

The Package

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