Biological Safety Advisor – Maternity Cover (14 months)
Core
Provide expert biological safety advice and support to researchers and staff at a biomedical research institute, ensuring compliance with legislation and safe systems of work for biological agents and GM organisms.
Role type
Biological Safety Advisor (fixed-term maternity cover)
Builds
Safe working environments and regulatory compliance for biological research
Domain
Biomedical research / Life sciences / Health and Safety
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Biological risk assessment, knowledge of biological agent and GM risks, health and safety legislation application, containment facility experience (CL2/3/4), incident response and investigation, coaching staff on safety requirements
Preferred skills
Experience with SAPO and COSHH regulations, NEBOSH or equivalent professional qualification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Act as key point of contact for biological safety queries, review risk assessments for biological agents and genetic modification, advise on safe storage/transport/disposal of biological materials, support BAGMSC processes, provide guidance on containment level laboratories, support incident response and investigations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
