Laboratory Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer (Laboratory)

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Full-time and permanent

Sector: Biotechnology

Salary: c£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.

Our client is an innovative biotechnology company based outside of the centre of Cambridge. They have built a platform to synthesis DNA which provides exciting possibilities for ensuring cheaper, faster and more accurate DNA / gene constructs than traditional plasmid-based methods. In a key phase of their growth, our client is looking to hire a QA Manager to oversee a small team to achieve cGMP compliance and develop + maintain their QMS (Quality Management System). If you are an experienced Scientist with strong understanding of GMO health and safety regulations, or a H&S specialist with GMO experience, this may be an opportunity of interest.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for Health and Safety professionals who have experience of GMO (genetically modified organism) regulations, within a biological or pharmaceutical setting. This role will involve working within an established company, ensuring that various branches of H&S are adhered to. You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with GMO regulations in the workplace (GMO Contained Use Regulations 2014).
• Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Acts (1974 / 1999)
• Act as main point of contact for external bodies including HSE.
• Completing all health and safety documentation.
• Conducting risk assessments for laboratory, fire safety and GMO.
• Train staff members on health and safety processes.

Skills and Experience Needed

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience working in laboratory environments (essential, a scientific BSc or MSc / PhD would be a bonus)
• Must have a sound understanding of GMO health and safety regulations (essential)
• Knowledge of SAPO, ACDP classifications and COSHH (essential)
• General workplace health and safety knowledge i.e. H&S at Work Acts (1974 / 1999) (essential)
• Experience working across multiple sites (beneficial)
• Experience of H&S within Grade A/B/C cleanrooms (beneficial)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (essential)
• Driving licence and access to a car to travel between sites (approx. 5 miles apart) (beneficial)

The Package

As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client is able to offer a competitive salary, progression options and benefits package including private pension.