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Biological Safety Officer

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Biological Safety Officer

Reigate, United Kingdom

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards

Job Description

Job Description

When joining the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer! We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

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As part of a team of 120,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to address scientific challenges, and drive technological innovation.

Position Summary:

The Biological Safety and EHS Advisor will report into the site EHS Manager and assist them in the day to day running of the sites' EHS department. This will include both the sites' biological requirements as well as meeting all EHS legislation responsibilities.

This role will ensure that the facility has the required permits and approvals in place from the local authorities regarding Genetically Modified Materials (GMO's). Ensuring that a safe system of work for activities with Biological Materials including all risk assessments and procedures are in place. Other important aspects of the position include collaborating closely with internal customers and departments to ensure the EHS performance meets all current statutory, regulatory and company safety and quality standards and associated or subscribed standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide subject matter support on the site's biological requirements in regards to GMO related issues.
  • Drive improvements to EHS culture through Continual Process Improvement.
  • Fulfil the role of Biological Safety Officer (BSO) ensuring all legal requirements and licensing is in place for biological work.
  • Have detailed knowledge of Biological Hazards.
  • Support the EHS manager in all EHS requirements.
  • Lead biological safety committee meetings.
  • Efficiently development the risk assessment program for biological material.

Desired Requirements/Qualifications:

  • BSO course.
  • Previous experience in EHS.
  • A NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Pharmaceutical/cGMP experience.
  • Digital Literacy

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

  • Knowledge of EHS and Biological legislation
  • Presentational & motivational skills
  • Establish effective working relationships and is an effective communicator.
  • A self-development approach with a desire to attend training courses.
  • The company is an Equal Opportunities Employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.

Client-provided location(s): Horsham, UK
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01278475-2
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program