Lead Biological Safety Specialist

Lead Biological Safety Specialist
Francis Crick Institute | London
Salary: £73,000 plus Excellent Benefits

We are delighted to be exclusively partnering with The Francis Crick Institute to find a Lead Biological Safety Specialist to join their operational safety team. This position will play a leading role in developing a positive and proactive health and safety culture across the organisation.

The Francis Crick Institute is world renowned for its biomedical research. It is a diverse and complex organisation including scientific, R&D and laboratory environments, and health and safety is a top priority. The successful candidate will join a well-established team of technical professionals operating across various specialisms. This role will lead a small team of technical professionals.

Responsibilities for the Lead Biological Safety Specialist will include:

• Implementing health and safety policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
• Oversee the safe handling of biological materials and advise on any required safety improvements
• Cover the compliance in relation to biological risks whilst managing the operation of containment facility levels two, three and four
• Providing health and safety support across the Institution, particularly within the research departments

The successful Lead Biological Safety Specialist will have:

• Proven experience in a similar Biological Safety role, ideally from within scientific research, universities, containment facilities, or similar environment
• Bioscience or biology background
• An undergraduate degree and/or NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) desired
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience influencing and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously

This role would suit an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to progress their career further in a successful leading organisation. Please contact Emily Flynn on 01923 433 289 or to apply and for further details.

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