QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Degree in a relevant scientific subject
• NEBOSH General Certificate or other Level 3 Health & Safety qualification and Biosafety Level 1 Practitioner
• Experience working in a scientific laboratory
• Experience in a health and safety role within a scientific department or complex organization
• Experience in writing reports
• Experience in designing and delivering training
• Experience in developing and implementing health and safety management systems

INCLUSION IS CENTRAL TO OUR VALUES AT LSTM

We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith, social background, age, or disability.
LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements or returning to employment after a career break.

• Providing professional and proactive safety advice across a full range of health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Conducting inspections across LSTM facilities and spaces, finalizing reports with the Health and Safety Administrator and recommending improvements.
• Working closely with the Containment Level 3 (CL3) Laboratory Manager to ensure compliance with the Code of Practice in all CL3 laboratories and insectaries.
• Advising on risk assessments, Standard Operating Procedures, and other safety documentation, particularly for Containment Level 2 (CL2) laboratories and in vivo facilities.
• Participating in key committees, including the Health and Safety Oversight Committee, Biological Safety Committee, and Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body, contributing to decision-making.
• Leading and contributing to working groups developing and reviewing health and safety arrangements, including risk assessments, policies, and guidance.
• Investigating and analysing incidents, accidents, and near misses, preparing reports with recommendations, while acting as a point of contact for external regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive and the Environment Agency.
• Implementing and monitoring health and safety risk management systems, ensuring statutory compliance and effectively communicating key information to users and Principal Investigators.