Lab & H&S Coordinator

Science Creates; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Pension salary sacrifice

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Science Creates is seeking a Lab & H&S Coordinator to keep our biotech lab spaces safe, compliant and well maintained. This hands-on, in-person role supports members and staff with laboratory operations, health & safety, risk assessments and site requirements.

You will work with colleagues, tenants and suppliers to keep environments running smoothly, manage documentation, inductions, training and ensure adherence to COSHH, containment and waste processes across our three locations.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a biotech lab.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and SOPs.
• Ability to manage lab documentation and training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth day-to-day running of shared biotech lab spaces.
• Coordinate lab inspections and document actions.
• Maintain compliance with lab services (water, gas, electricity, waste).
• Support H&S committees and risk assessments.
• Assist with lab safety processes and incident reporting.
• Maintain waste records and equipment inventories.

Skills

Biotech lab experience

Health & safety

Lab operations

Documentation

Job description

Founded in 2015, Science Creates is a Deep Tech ecosystem supporting scientists and engineers to turn breakthrough discoveries into successful businesses improving the health of people and the planet. Science Creates provides specialised lab space, investment, training and community support for startups from early-stage through to scale-up. Through its independent charity and public events, it inspires the next generation of scientists and entrepreneurs. Since 2015, the ecosystem has supported more than 150 startups, which have raised over £350 million.

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised, practical and proactive individual to join the team as our Lab & H&S Coordinator. This role will support the day-to-day running of our laboratory spaces, whilst helping to ensure that our sites remain safe, compliant and well maintained.

As a Lab & H&S Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting our members and wider team with laboratory operations, health & safety, risk assessments, compliance and general site requirements. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, as well as our members and external suppliers, to help keep everything running smoothly.

This is a varied, hands‑on, primarily in‑person role that would suit someone who enjoys being organised, solving problems and getting stuck in. You will have good communication skills, a thorough approach and the ability to manage a range of tasks and priorities.

At Science Creates, we provide specialist laboratory and office space to innovative science and technology companies, helping them grow and develop their businesses. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting the safe and effective operation of our spaces and contributing to the environment in which our members can do their best work.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring the smooth day to day running of shared biotech lab spaces, liaising with end users, fixing or arranging repairs to equipment issues as they arise, provide lab induction and equipment training to users.

Coordinating & documenting lab inspections across all sites, following up on actions arising

Ensuring all lab services are maintained, in full working order and compliant e.g. water, gas, electricity, waste by closely working with the maintenance team.

Coordinating & inputting as required into H&S committee and Biosafety committee.

Monitor compliance with laboratory processes and procedures, reporting any issues where needed.

Assist with risk assessments and health and safety processes, ensuring a safe working environment for Science Creates staff and the shared lab users.

Maintaining up to date waste documentation, gas cylinder inventories, liquid nitrogen usage, nitrogen gas piping, oxygen depletion monitors, PPE, shared equipment details & other lab related administrative duties.

Coordinating established sustainability initiatives e.g. lab glove recycling scheme, and investigating new opportunities as they arise.

Coordinating community wide services e.g. pipette calibration, PAT, Safety cabinet service

Liaising with tenant companies to collect and review their high level risk assessments, and where appropriate statutory licenses e.g. CU1, CU2, CBA1.

Contributing to the production and roll out of risk assessments and SOPs as appropriate e.g. for the shared equipment but also for general health and safety and compliance.

Working with the wider team, getting stuck in and contributing to the smooth running of the buildings as a whole.

What skills & experience will you need to have as a Lab & H&S Coordinator?

Skills:

Experience working in a biotech lab

Experience drafting RAs and working to SOPs

Some awareness of relevant pieces of health and safety legislation & permissions eg COSHH, GMO Contained Use Regs

Attributes:

Organised and able to manage competing priorities

Personable, approachable and friendly

A practical and proactive problem solver

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Thorough and detail-oriented

Keen to get stuck in and take initiative

A background in a Life Science-related subject, or suitable laboratory experience

Knowledge of laboratory hazardous waste management

Previous laboratory experience working in a CL2 environment

A genuine interest in Health and Safety

What you’ll get in return

A role with purpose: support startups solving real‑world problems

A welcoming, collaborative team culture where your personal and professional development is encouraged

A stylish, modern workspace with the flexibility to hot‑desk across our three locations

25 days annual leave, increasing by an extra day per year (up to 30 days), in addition to bank holidays

Weekly community socials and bar events

Annual team days

Flexible working hours: flexibility around start and finish times, with core hours of 9am-4pm covered

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Pension salary sacrifice scheme

Health & Wellbeing Support - free access to 24/7 remote GP services, physiotherapy, second medical opinions, mental health support, plus legal and financial advice

Science Creates is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We believe in the power of a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. For any enquiries or to connect with a member of the Science Creates team before applying, drop us an email at [e-mail].

Advert closes: 30th November 2026

You may have experience in:

Laboratory operations or laboratory management

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week