Biological Safety Advisor

Irwin & Colton Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization is seeking a Biological Safety Advisor in Norwich to enhance safety standards and support a proactive safety culture. The successful candidate will implement health and safety policies, oversee biological material handling, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role is ideal for an experienced biosafety professional looking to advance their career within a dynamic and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar biological safety role.
• Experience within scientific research or containment facilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Implement health and safety policies and ensure compliance.
• Oversee safe handling of biological materials.
• Provide health and safety support across research departments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Biological Safety Advisor
Norwich
Salary: £50,000 Plus Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on global health by shaping safety standards at a leading pharmaceutical organisation?

Could you be the Biological Safety Advisor we're seeking to help drive a proactive and positive safety culture across a pioneering research facility?

Do you have the expertise to support an elite operational safety team at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation?

The successful candidate will join a well-established team of technical professionals operating across various specialisms.

Responsibilities for the Biological Safety Advisor will include:

• Implementing health and safety policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Overseeing the safe handling of biological materials and advising on safety improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with biological risk management.
• Providing health and safety support across the organisation, particularly within research departments.

The successful Biological Safety Advisor will have:

• Proven experience in a similar biological safety role, ideally within scientific research, universities, containment facilities, or similar environments.
• An undergraduate degree and/or NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience influencing and engaging stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This role is suitable for an experienced biosafety professional seeking to advance their career within a successful, leading organisation. Please contact Emily Flynn at 01923 433 289 to apply or for further details.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist health and safety recruitment company based in the South East of England, recruiting across the UK. We handle roles from health and safety managers and directors to advisors.

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