H&S Advisor (Chemical and Biological Safety) - Operation - Health and Safety - Jillian Deans - LMB 2109

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the existing Health & Safety team. Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, you will lead on Chemical & Biological Safety. In addition, you will provide general health & safety support and advice to research and support staff, on a wide range of topics, with the mission of supporting a positive safety culture that enables high quality science. 

You will be a hands-on, pragmatic, people-orientated individual, with demonstrable influencing skills. You will be a team player with the ability to engage collaboratively with staff at different levels, organise your own time effectively and have a flexible approach as the work demands can change. You should hold a science degree and the NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Previous experience of scientific research and laboratories is desirable. 

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).  UKRI is an entitythat brings together nine partnersto create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org. 

Working for UKRI MRC provides a whole host of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (40 ½ days including bank holidays and privilege days).  You will also have access to employee shopping/ travel discounts, on site sport and social facilities, as well as a salary sacrifice scheme for cycle to work. 

To apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board using the 'Apply' button above.

If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer who participates in the Disability Confident scheme.

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