Laboratory Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer (Laboratory)

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Full-time and permanent

Sector: Biotechnology

Salary: c�30,000 - �40,000 depending on experience.

Our client is an innovative biotechnology company based outside of the centre of Cambridge. They have built a platform to synthesis DNA which provides exciting possibilities for ensuring cheaper, faster and more accurate DNA / gene constructs than traditional plasmid-based methods. In a key phase of their growth, our client is looking to hire a QA Manager to oversee a small team to achieve cGMP compliance and develop + maintain their QMS (Quality Management System). If you are an experienced Scientist with strong understanding of GMO health and safety regulations, or a H&S specialist with GMO experience, this may be an opportunity of interest.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for Health� and Safety professionals who have experience of GMO (genetically modified organism) regulations, within a biological or pharmaceutical setting. This role will involve working within an established company, ensuring that various branches of H&S are adhered to. You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with GMO regulations in the workplace (GMO Contained Use Regulations 2014).


• Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Acts (1974 / 1999)


• Act as main point of contact for external bodies including HSE.


• Completing all health and safety documentation.


• Conducting risk assessments for laboratory, fire safety and GMO.


• Train staff members on health and safety processes.

Skills and Experience Needed

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience working in laboratory environments (essential, a scientific BSc or MSc / PhD would be a bonus)


• Must have a sound understanding of GMO health and safety regulations (essential)


• Knowledge of SAPO, ACDP classifications and COSHH (essential)


• General workplace health and safety knowledge i.e. H&S at Work Acts (1974 / 1999) (essential)


• Experience working across multiple sites (beneficial)


• Experience of H&S within Grade A/B/C cleanrooms (beneficial)


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential)


• Right to work in the UK (essential)


• Driving licence and access to a car to travel between sites (approx. 5 miles apart) (beneficial)

The Package

As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client is able to offer a competitive salary, progression options and benefits package including private pension.