Lab Safety Coordinator

SGS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company with a vast global network. SGS Abu Dhabi seeks a laboratory safety professional to conduct inspections, manage chemical safety, and coordinate emergency preparedness.

You will lead safety trainings, ensure PPE availability, and drive a proactive safety culture across laboratories. Requires a degree in OH&S or related field and 3–5 years in lab safety, with ISO 45001 knowledge and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in laboratory safety, HSE or regulated lab environments.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations, chemical safety, biosafety, and waste management practices.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and local regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and safety reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections.
• Monitor hazardous chemical management system per legal and other requirements.
• Adhere to laboratory-specific safety procedures.
• Ensure Incident Investigation and maintain records.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness within laboratory activities.
• Provide laboratory safety training, inductions, and refresher programs.
• Ensure PPE availability and correct use based on risk.
• Conduct laboratory safety audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
• Organize safety campaigns and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Coordinate OHS Committee meetings with representatives.

Skills

Lab safety

OH&S awareness

Safety training

MSOffice

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety / Chemistry / Microbiology / Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

Safety reporting tools

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

• Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections.
• Monitor hazardous chemical management system as per applicable legal & other requirements
• Abide to laboratory-specific safety procedures as applicable
• Ensure that Incident Investigation is in place across laboratories and the availability of necessary records
• Monitor & coordinate potential emergency preparedness response within the scope of laboratory activities
• Provide laboratory safety training, inductions, and refresher programs for employees, students, contractors, visitors.
• Ensure availability, suitability, and correct use of PPE based on risk management
• Conduct laboratory safety audits, inspections, and regulatory authority visits wherever required
• Organize and participate in safety awareness campaigns and promote a proactive laboratory safety culture.
• Coordinate and facilitate OHS Committee meetings in collaboration with OHS Representatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety/ Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in laboratory safety, HSE, or regulated laboratory environments.
• preferred knowledge of laboratory safety regulations, chemical safety, biosafety, Compressed gas safety and waste management practices.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards such as ISO 45001 and relevant local regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with MSDS/SDS management, chemical compatibility, and emergency spill response.
• Professional certifications in Laboratory Safety, HSE, or related fields (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office and safety reporting tools
• Familiarity with Ministry of Education (MOE) guidelines, ADOSH codes, Civil Defence codes and other relevant local authority regulations.