Biological Safety Officer (BSO) | Research & Laboratory Environment

Job description

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English