Biosafety Officer

CK Group are working in partnership with a leading UK life sciences biotechnology company, to recruit an experienced Biosafety Officer to join them at their site based in East London, on a permanent basis. The successful candidate must have experience working within regulatory environments of containment levels 2 and 3 laboratories.

The Company:

An industry-leading clinical development services business based in East London.

The Role:

• To support in the delivery of the H&S strategy for Biological safety, overseeing and advising on the management and operation of the Containment level 2 and 3 facilities (CL2 and CL3). 
• Assist with setting work priorities related to management of biosafety, working as part of the laboratory management team.
• As the subject matter expert for biosafety, provide guidance and training to all levels in the business and across all functional areas.  

Responsibilities:

• Promote best practice in biological safety, including storage and handling of pathogens, working with different HG2 and HG3 pathogens.
• Work with the Biosafety key stakeholders to provide professional support to science group, operational laboratory and clinical teams.
• Periodically attend the Biological and GM committee meetings. 
• Devise and deliver the biological safety management system.
• Lead in the delivery of timely investigations of accidents and incidents.
• Lead audits and inspections, working risk owners to take action and mitigate risk.
• Liaise with external bodies and regulators and lead on submissions for the use of pathogens to the HSE.

Your Background:

• Degree in relevant scientific subject or PhD in Biological Science.
• Expert virology and microbiology knowledge gained throughout academia and industry.
• Experience working in a similar role at an advisory level within a clinical trials or laboratory setting.
• In depth understanding of the regulatory requirements of containment levels 2 and 3 laboratories (CL2 & CL3).
• Working knowledge of performing risk management processes including risk assessments for biological pathogens.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 106103 in all correspondence.