Lab Safety Coordinator

About SGS

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections and monitor hazardous chemical management against applicable requirements.
• Follow laboratory-specific safety procedures and ensure incident investigations and necessary records are maintained.
• Monitor and coordinate emergency preparedness and response for laboratory activities.
• Provide safety training, inductions, and refresher programs for employees, students, contractors, and visitors.
• Ensure PPE is available, suitable, and correctly used based on risk management.
• Conduct laboratory safety audits and inspections and support regulatory authority visits when required.
• Organize safety awareness campaigns and promote a proactive laboratory safety culture.
• Coordinate and facilitate OHS Committee meetings with OHS Representatives.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in laboratory safety, HSE, or regulated laboratory environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards such as ISO 45001 and relevant local regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and safety reporting tools.
• Familiarity with Ministry of Education guidelines, ADOSH codes, Civil Defence codes, and other relevant local authority regulations.

Preferred knowledge and credentials

• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations, chemical safety, biosafety, compressed gas safety, and waste management is preferred.
• Familiarity with MSDS/SDS management, chemical compatibility, and emergency spill response.
• Professional certification in Laboratory Safety, HSE, or a related field is preferred.