Laboratory Health and Safety Support Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 January 2026
LOCATION
Greater London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Health and Safety Laboratory Safety Chemical Waste Management Lab Audits PPE Hazardous Substances First Aid

FULL DESCRIPTION

Location: Greater London

Offered Salary: £22.79 £31.00 per hour

Work Type: Contract or Temp

Laboratory Health and Safety Support Officer

We are currently recruiting to a Laboratory Health and Safety Support Officer on a 3 month initial contract working for a busy Higher Education provider.

Your main role will be to ensure the laboratory facilities are compliant and safe including:

  • Arranging for chemical waste collection by the 3rd party supplier
  • Complete lab checks and audits to monitor compliance with procedures, policies and health and safety requirements
  • Ensure safety signage is visible
  • Conduct First Aid Kit checks and audits
  • Advise on storage of chemicals and hazardous substances
  • Ensure the correct PPE is available

The ideal candidate will have past experience in a similar Lab based role either as a Lab Technician, Lab Manager or Health and Safety Officer.

The role is for 3 month initially with potential to extend.

Flexible working hours of 8am – 6pm working 7.3 hours per day Monday to Friday.

Please apply today for immediate consideration.

Hourly rate: £31 per hour via a umbrella company / £22.79 per hour Agency PAYE

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