Lab Safety Coordinator
Pay not listed
- Full-time
- Abu Dhabi, , United Arab Emirates
- Certification, Consulting, Training and Other Services
- 2d ago
Job Description
- Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections.
- Monitor hazardous chemical management system as per applicable legal & other requirements
- Abide to laboratory-specific safety procedures as applicable
- Ensure that Incident Investigation is in place across laboratories and the availability of necessary records
- Monitor & coordinate potential emergency preparedness response within the scope of laboratory activities
- Provide laboratory safety training, inductions, and refresher programs for employees, students, contractors, visitors.
- Ensure availability, suitability, and correct use of PPE based on risk management
- Conduct laboratory safety audits, inspections, and regulatory authority visits wherever required
- Organize and participate in safety awareness campaigns and promote a proactive laboratory safety culture.
- Coordinate and facilitate OHS Committee meetings in collaboration with OHS Representatives.
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety/ Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in laboratory safety, HSE, or regulated laboratory environments.
- preferred knowledge of laboratory safety regulations, chemical safety, biosafety, Compressed gas safety and waste management practices.
- Working knowledge of ISO standards such as ISO 45001 and relevant local regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with MSDS/SDS management, chemical compatibility, and emergency spill response.
- Professional certifications in Laboratory Safety, HSE, or related fields (preferred).
- Proficiency in MS Office and safety reporting tools
- Familiarity with Ministry of Education (MOE) guidelines, ADOSH codes, Civil Defence codes and other relevant local authority regulations.