Safety officer

Develop, implement, and monitor laboratory biosafety and infection prevention policies.

Ensure compliance with national regulations and international standards (e.g., ISO 15189, WHO, CDC biosafety guidelines).

Conduct risk assessments for biological, chemical, and physical hazards in the laboratory.

Monitor proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all staff.

Supervise biomedical waste segregation, handling, transportation, and disposal.

Investigate laboratory accidents, spills, needle-stick injuries, and exposure incidents, and recommend corrective actions.

Organize biosafety and infection control training for laboratory and clinical staff.

Monitor sterilization, disinfection, and decontamination procedures.

Perform environmental monitoring and ensure laboratory cleanliness and safety.

Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and oversee safe storage of hazardous chemicals.

Ensure proper specimen collection, transportation, processing, and disposal according to biosafety protocols.

Conduct internal safety audits and participate in external inspections and accreditation processes.

Prepare and maintain safety records, incident reports, and compliance documentation.

Cook up emergency preparedness, fire safety, and evacuation drills.

Work closely with laboratory management to improve quality assurance and patient safety.

Monitor equipment maintenance and calibration related to laboratory safety.

Promote a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement throughout the diagnostic center.

Requirements

• Experience: 5-7 years
• Education: master of science in microbiology

Skills

• Lab management
• Biosafety procedures
• Laboratory safety procedures
• Biosafety protocols
• Laboratory safety
• Biosafety
• Laboratory regulations
• Laboratory skills
• Laboratory procedures
• Laboratory technicians