Laboratory Chemical Safety Specialist 1

About the role

The Laboratory Chemical Safety Specialist assists the Laboratory Safety Manager in protecting human health by monitoring and implementing compliance strategies, policies, procedures and practices, and maintaining licenses. The specialist helps oversee the organization's safety and health program, identifies process improvements and conducts safety and health audits and assessments, proposing corrective actions. The position is permanent, based in Doha, and reports directly to the Laboratory Safety Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing Laboratory Safety Manuals for each laboratory and audit their implementation
• Help implement the Safety and Health Plan and company policies and procedures
• Set safe chemical storage volumes and define storage requirements for consumables, utility buildings and warehouses
• Manage the use of chemicals and biological materials, ventilation systems and laboratory equipment
• Coordinate with Environmental Programs for safe disposal of hazardous substances
• Verify subcontractors comply with organizational procedures and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and standards
• Carry out site inspections, audits and risk assessments, record findings in the issues management system and investigate accidents
• Promote a safety culture, support researchers on occupational exposure, ergonomics, noise and occupational diseases, and act as the interface with internal and external organizations on safety and health matters
• Maintain training and professional qualifications

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in laboratory safety, occupational health and safety or equivalent
• Preferred certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), NEBOSH, IOSH or Hazardous Materials Management

Required skills

• Chemical safety management, audit and assessment expertise, risk analysis and regulatory knowledge
• Understanding of laboratory safety regulations and chemical storage, handling and disposal requirements
• Proficiency with safety management software and databases, and ability to interpret technical safety documentation
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail