Lab Safety Coordinator

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

• Conduct routine laboratory safety inspections.
• Monitor hazardous chemical management system as per applicable legal & other requirements
• Abide to laboratory-specific safety procedures as applicable
• Ensure that Incident Investigation is in place across laboratories and the availability of necessary records
• Monitor & coordinate potential emergency preparedness response within the scope of laboratory activities
• Provide laboratory safety training, inductions, and refresher programs for employees, students, contractors, visitors.
• Ensure availability, suitability, and correct use of PPE based on risk management
• Conduct laboratory safety audits, inspections, and regulatory authority visits wherever required
• Organize and participate in safety awareness campaigns and promote a proactive laboratory safety culture.
• Coordinate and facilitate OHS Committee meetings in collaboration with OHS Representatives.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety/ Chemistry/ Microbiology/ Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in laboratory safety, HSE, or regulated laboratory environments.

• preferred knowledge of laboratory safety regulations, chemical safety, biosafety, Compressed gas safety and waste management practices.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards such as ISO 45001 and relevant local regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with MSDS/SDS management, chemical compatibility, and emergency spill response.
• Professional certifications in Laboratory Safety, HSE, or related fields (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office and safety reporting tools
• Familiarity with Ministry of Education (MOE) guidelines, ADOSH codes, Civil Defence codes and other relevant local authority regulations.