Technician- DSEAR & COSHH

We are recruiting for a technically minded pro-active individual to join a small task force who will assist in facilitating compliance and management of Health and Safety in laboratory and specialist facilities, namely the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) in the Science Schools.

Working closely with central and school-based H&S officers, academics and other technicians you will be part of a team assisting in ensuring suitable and compliant storage, control and use of hazard substances. This will involve collecting information, updating inventories, assisting in scheduling in contractors and minor works in labs, updating action logs and contributing to Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments. Full training will be provided relating to regulations for DSEAR and COSHH and how they relate to scientific lab environments, however previous experience of working with hazardous chemicals and related training will be a huge advantage.

Please contact Francisco Moreta Van Ronzelen f.m.v.r.van-ronzelen@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK

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