Senior Technician – Health and Safety Compliance

About the role

We are recruiting for a technically minded pro-active individual to lead a small task force who will assist in facilitating compliance and management of Health and Safety in laboratory and specialist facilities.

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

About you

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in laboratory practices and a passion for health and safety. You will have hands-on experience working with hazardous substances, an understanding of compliance frameworks such as COSHH and DSEAR, and a proven ability to support, guide, and influence others in safe working practices.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, communicates effectively across varied teams, and is confident managing priorities independently. A natural problem-solver, you are committed to maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvements in laboratory safety. Your approach is practical, methodical, and underpinned by a genuine commitment to fostering a positive safety culture in scientific environments.

About our School

Please find further information regarding the School of Life Sciences on our website.

The School of Life Sciences is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swan Award. 

Why work here

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Further Key Information

Please contact matthew.pope@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship. Please be aware that any role graded below 5.3 or £30,960 per annum will not be eligible for sponsorship.

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