Biological Safety Advisor

Wehave an exciting opportunityavailable for a Biological Safety Advisor to join one of the world’s leading research Institutes at a crucial time in its evolution, and play a definitive role in shaping it for the future. You will join us on a full-time, permanent, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £42,750 - £48,450 per annum, with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

The Biological Safety Advisor role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join this high-profile organisation and to help shape the future direction in health and safety.  

The Crick is a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation. Dedicated to research excellence, the Crick has the scale, vision and expertise to tackle the most challenging scientific questions that underpin our understanding of human health and disease. 

Conducting world-class biomedical research safely, sustainably and successfully in central London is a significant undertaking.  The scale and complexity of the science requires a highly professional and effective Health and Safety team. This function supports cutting edge science by monitoring and advising on health, safety and regulatory compliance issues, specifically working with Crick members and other stakeholders.   

It is essential that all members of the Health and Safety Advisory team have the competence and flexibility to support the entire team function. In order to achieve this, Safety Advisors will be expected to work as both generalist and specialist advisors. This role will have ownership and responsibility to act as the subject matter expert for biological safety across the institute. 

Responsibilities of our Biological Safety Advisor:

• Acting as a point of contact with regards to Biological Safety, providing specialist advice across the Institute, particularly within the research groups and science support teams, on a wide range of health, safety and compliance topics. 
• Deliver objectives set by the Lead Biological Safety Specialist as part of delivery of the H&S strategy.
• Develop and produce written biological safety documentation relating to: Standards, Procedures, Codes of Practice, Guidance, Arrangements and Training, ensuring that information is kept up to date and reflects changes in operational delivery and legislation.
• Review and approve risk assessments, including those on genetic modification and biological agents.
• Advise on storage, transport and disposal of biological agents, including GMOs.
• Attend and support Biological Agent and Genetic Modification Safety Committee meetings as required.
• Participate in Regulatory intervention visits and manage subsequent follow up actions.
• Liaise with Containment Level user groups and university partners for the management of activities carried out in laboratories designed to containment level 2, 3 and 4.

Skills and experience we are looking for in our Biological Safety Advisor:

• Minimum of a Biological science degree or other relevant subject or equivalent technical qualification
• Minimum Level 3 Health and Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Completed Biosafety Practitioner Level 1.
• Relevant membership of IOSH with the desire to progress to Chartered Membership.
• Understanding of legislation that applies to biological safety and how these apply to the Crick.
• Proven experience in a similar Health and Safety role, ideally from within scientific research, universities, or similar environment, including delivering training and leading safety inspections and audits.
• Demonstrable knowledge of biological safety in a research laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of the specialist health and safety risks associated with research activities.
• Experience in laboratory hazards, associated controls and working practices including chemical, biological or radiation safety.

Closing date: 11th November, 2024

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Biological Safety Advisor, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

All offers of employment are subject to successful security screening and continuous eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.