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Biological Safety Advisor

Earlham
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Biological Safety Advisor
Norwich
Salary: £50,000 Plus Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on global health by shaping safety standards at a leading pharmaceutical organisation?

Could you be the Biological Safety Advisor we're seeking to help drive a proactive and positive safety culture across a pioneering research facility?

Do you have the expertise to support an elite operational safety team at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation?

The successful candidate will join a well-established team of technical professionals operating across various specialisms.

Responsibilities for the Biological Safety Advisor will include:

Implementing health and safety policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
Overseeing the safe handling of biological materials and advise on any required safety improvements
Covering the compliance in relation to biological risks
Providing health and safety support across the organisation, particularly within the research departmentsThe successful Biological Safety Advisor will have:

Proven experience in a similar Biological Safety role, ideally from within scientific research, universities, containment facilities, or a similar environment
An undergraduate degree and/or NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) desired
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience influencing and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneouslyThis role would suit an experienced Bio Safety professional looking to progress their career further in a successful leading organisation. Please contact Emily Flynn on (phone number removed) or to apply and for further details.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton. Com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you

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