Laboratory Safety Lead — Compliance & Risk Prevention

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 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.