Biological Safety Officer (BSO) | Research & Laboratory Environment

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Biological Safety Officer (BSO) | Research & Laboratory Environment

Oxford area, OX4 | Hybrid


We’re hiring a Biological Safety Officer (BSO) to take ownership of biosafety across a large, fast-growing research and laboratory environment.


This is a senior, hands-on role, suited to someone who enjoys being close to the science, advising researchers directly, and setting practical, compliant biosafety frameworks across multi-disciplinary labs.


What you’ll be doing

  • Leading and maintaining biosafety programmes across research and operational activities
  • Acting as the main point of contact for biosafety advice and approvals
  • Managing biosafety compliance for GMOs, human biological materials, plant pathogens, and transgenic plants
  • Conducting risk assessments, approving protocols, and overseeing containment levels 1–3
  • Delivering biosafety training, inspections, and incident investigations
  • Overseeing biological waste management, decontamination, and laboratory audits
  • Maintaining robust documentation and audit-ready records


What we’re looking for

  • Strong background in biology, microbiology, plant science, environmental health, or similar
  • 5+ years’ experience in a biosafety role within research, biotech, or laboratory environments
  • In-depth knowledge of UK biosafety regulations and best practice
  • Experience with containment, autoclaving, disinfection, and biosecurity
  • Confident communicator who can work with scientists, leadership, and external bodies
  • Eligibility to work in the UK and commute to Oxford


This is a genuinely impactful role with scope, visibility, and responsibility.

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Location:
Oxford
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Healthcare

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