Interim Biological Safety Advisor - Lab & Research

Irwin & Colton; Brompton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Biological and Scientific Safety Advisor for a 3-month contract at a prominent university in the UK. This role will provide essential safety support within a research-intensive environment, focusing on laboratory-based teaching and research. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in a scientific discipline, relevant safety experience, and strong communication skills. The position is full-time on-site and offers an engaging work environment with academic and technical staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a scientific or biological safety role within universities or research institutions.
• Strong practical knowledge of laboratory health and safety and research-based risk management.

Responsibilities

• Providing competent scientific and biological safety advice across laboratory and research environments.
• Supporting compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice and university policies.
• Reviewing and advising on risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Skills

Scientific safety advice

Health and safety legislation compliance

Communication skills

Risk assessment review

Education

Degree-level qualification in a scientific discipline

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Biological and Scientific Safety Advisor for a 3-month contract at a prominent university in the UK. This role will provide essential safety support within a research-intensive environment, focusing on laboratory-based teaching and research. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in a scientific discipline, relevant safety experience, and strong communication skills. The position is full-time on-site and offers an engaging work environment with academic and technical staff.