Institute Health and Safety Manager

Location: MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, with experience in health and safety legislation within a research environment to join the Institute’s core team. The Institute is internationally recognised with state-of-the-art laboratories and the work of the safety team is varied, dynamic and rewarding.

As Health and Safety Manager you will hold overall responsibility for the oversight and management of all health and safety matters within the Institute. You will provide proactive and professional leadership, ensuring there is consistency of Health and Safety policy and procedures across the Institute. In a wide-ranging role, you will work with laboratory managers and other key staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement, including the delivery of in-house training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention.

You will hold a Masters or PhD in an area of science directly related to the laboratory work of the Institute and have significant experience of working in a life sciences research and biocontainment laboratories environment. Knowledge and/or experience of working at Biosafety Containment Levels 2 and 3, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels are essential. 

This position is available full-time (37.5 hours per week).

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the ‘Apply’ button above. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the selection criteria, as part of your online application.

The closing date for this position is 12.00 midday on Friday 27 October 2023.

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