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Job description

Chemical/Chemistry Graduates are welcome to apply. Randox Laboratories is currently looking to hire an organised and detail orientated individual for our Chemical Advisor role, based in the Randox Science Park in Antrim Town. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing and promoting H&S procedure and policies in line with legislation and company objectives. The candidate must be available to travel within UK regularly..

Responsibilities

• Assist and support department managers to develop work instructions, procedures, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and training to drive H&S compliance.
• Assisting with coordination of the company compliance with NI and UK legislation applicable to chemical and biological safety.
• Conduct H&S inspections and audits in line with company policy and identify corrective and preventative actions along with audit recommendations for all interested parties.
• Maintain and update relevant H&S documentation for the company to demonstrate ongoing compliance to H&S regulators, auditors, insurers, and other enforcement agencies.
• Support the development and implementation of H&S policies across the company. Updating the company H&S legal register while maintaining a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Supporting the company to implement a robust biological safety management system
• Provide independent review and audit functions and advise on specialised technical requirements pertaining to the transport of dangerous goods.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Educated to degree level in a Chemistry discipline or at least 2 years experience in Chemical or Biological Safety Advisor role.
• Have an IOSH/NEBOSH qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• Excellent communication skills and experience conducting training sessions

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience as a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor.
• Previous experience with Biosafety
• Experience with CoSHH and conducting risk assessments.
• Experience in writing Material Safety Data Sheets to meet the current regulations.

Further Information

(Graduates welcome). Work time: 8:40 - 17:20.