Wehave an exciting opportunityavailable for a Biological Safety Specialist to join one of the world's leading research Institutes at a crucial time in its evolution, and play a definitive role in shaping it for the future. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary from £56,800, subject to skills and experience, with benefits.
The Biological Safety Specialist role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join this high-profile organisation and to help shape the future direction in health and safety.
The Crick is a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation. Dedicated to research excellence, the Crick has the scale, vision and expertise to tackle the most challenging scientific questions that underpin our understanding of human health and disease.
The Biological Safety Specialist will be required to provide competent advice to support the wide range or research undertaken at the Crick covering GMOs, biological risk assessment, containment and control best practice, management of High Containment facilities and best practice SOP advise and development. Perform active monitoring including safety inspections and investigations, with subsequent production of written reports and some budgetary responsibility. The role will call for excellent interpersonal skills and dedication to compliance, establishing, maintaining and reviewing Safety Policy in line with changes in legislation, best practice and identified problems through appropriate risk assessment.
Responsibilities of our Biological Safety Specialist:
These include but are not limited to:
Advice and support
- Assist with setting work priorities and objectives for the Biosafety team, under the advice of the LBSS.
- Support and promote best practice in biological safety.
- Work with the Biosafety team to provide professional, efficient and effective support to science Group Leaders, Laboratory Research Scientists, Heads of Science Technology Platforms, the Service Delivery Team and other operational services.
- Periodically attend the Biological and GM committee meetings and ensure it fulfils the terms of reference, when required.
- Be a point of escalation, providing generalist and specialist advice across the Institute, particularly within the research groups and science support teams.
Change and improvement
- Liaise with University Partners in matters of Biological Safety
- Maintain and develop subject knowledge through attending meetings, networking with other containment level 4 groups and undertaking training when required.
- Champion the improvement of safety, health and wellbeing across the Crick.
- Support the wider H&S team with key expertise, communication and consultation on health and safety. Run, or assist with, campaigns and initiatives for the positive promotion of health, safety and wellbeing as required.
Skills and experience we are looking for in our Biological Safety Specialist:
The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: bold, open and collegial, in addition to the following:
- Degree in a life science or related discipline (or equivalent)
- Certification in biosafety, e.g., Biosafety Level 1.
- Level 3 Health and Safety qualification such as NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent qualification with experience
- Significant experience in biosafety management, preferably in a research or laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable biosafety regulations.
- Experience with risk assessment methodologies and implementation of control measures and good practice.
- Able to respond to emergencies in a calm manner.
- Experience in Laboratory hazards, associated controls and working practices including chemical, biological or radiation safety.
- Experience of reviewing of GMO and biological risk assessments and assisting with associated committees.
- Practical experience in the design/refurbishment of containment level 3 laboratories, including compliance to SAPO and ATCSA containment requirements.
Closing date: 6th June 2024, 23.59 GMT
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Biological Safety Specialist, please click ‘apply' today, we'd love to hear from you!
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