Health and Safety Lead

SYNLAB is Europe’s undisputed market leader in clinical diagnostics and constantly looks at groundbreaking ways of testing and maximising health technologies.

To continue success of sustaining excellence throughout our labs, we are now looking for a Health and Safety Lead to join our diverse team.

In summary, the Health & Safety Lead is responsible for managing, personally, via direct reports or matrix management, the SYNLAB H&S management system and ensuring delivery against our regulatory and statutory requirements.

• Lead the creation and development of the SYNLAB Laboratory H&S management system by shaping culture, policies, standards, guidance, and process improvements to ensure compliance with HSE legislation and other applicable regulations.
• With the underpinning directive of delivering the SYNLAB safety culture and management system, this role will be central to ensuring compliance, risk management and a culture of safety continuous improvement.

Other duties include:

• Oversee and maintain SYNLAB laboratory specific safety related documentation, programs, and policies; advise specifically on the safety aspects of the biological, chemistry, physical and engineering work undertaken by our laboratories.
• Develop and Maintain the SYNLAB workplace balance scorecard to monitor H&S performance, identify safety trends , provide assurance on compliance and achieve H&S objectives.
• Lead continual improvement projects to improve efficiency of laboratory safety operations on site.
• Champion and promote a visible vibrant and positive H&S culture which reflect the vision and values of SYNLAB Laboratories.
• Develop, schedule, co-ordinate and/or deliver laboratory specific core safety training to H&S team, internal stakeholders, including any re-training when required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Educated to degree level in environmental health and safety.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent
• Demonstrable safety leadership experience in a laboratory environment
• Auditing experience and use of accident investigation, root cause analysis, COSHH, Risk assessment tools
• Experience in leading business through ISO 14500 accreditation
• Ability to work well in cross functional teams
• Proven track record of developing a H&S culture amongst teams with diverse skills and experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a few different types of laboratories including containment level 3 Microbiology Laboratory
• Membership of IOSH
• Science and or R&D HSE background
• Qualifications in Fire Safety
• HAZOP and or safety case development

About Us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.

We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.

We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.