Institute Deputy Safety Officer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional seeking to develop a career in health & safety in a medical research setting.

You will be part of a small team and will be expected to work closely with the Institute’s core Administration and Building Management teams. You will liaise with researchers, including supporting Principal Investigators to enable them to meet their responsibilities as research supervisors, and with colleagues from the University Safety Office. Responsibilities will include radiation and biological safety, to ensure safe working and compliance with best practice, policy and the relevant legislation.

You will have a degree or equivalent experience in biological sciences with experience of molecular biology. Experience of Health and Safety management with a knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation within a wet-lab research environment will be essential, together with specific knowledge and experience of GM techniques. You will have the ability to work as part of a team and to work independently when required, with excellent communication in English (both oral and written). A qualification in biosafety e.g. Biosafety Practitioner level 1 and experience working at Containment Level 3 is desirable.

The position is permanent and full-time (part-time will be considered, with a minimum of 30 hours per week 0.8 FTE).

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. The supporting statement should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 3 October 2025. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 20 October 2025.