• Overseeing the implementation of laboratory safety management programs, including biological safety, chemical safety, radiation safety, laser safety, laboratory design reviews, pre-occupancy inspections, risk management, and research safety;

• Conducting regular safety inspections in on-campus and off-campus university laboratories and preparing comprehensive reports;

• Investigating laboratory-related incidents and accidents and preparing detailed investigation reports;

• Overseeing and managing laboratory safety databases, electronic systems, and e-platforms;

• Overseeing the occupational hygiene program, including respiratory protection and workplace hazard assessments;

• Leading and advising on exposure assessments and evaluating health hazards;

• Providing high-level administrative support to LSU and relevant Safety Committees, and supervising a technical team delivering professional services;

• Monitoring laboratory safety compliance; analysing safety performance data, and reporting findings to laboratory safety committees;

• Providing strategic advice on laboratory design and space planning and ensuring compliance for high-impact initiatives and new off-campus facilities; and

• Performing any other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Chemistry/Occupational Hygiene or related disciplines, with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant safety experience at managerial/specialist levels, preferably in tertiary institutions, statutory bodies, government agencies, or large corporations with a laboratory environment;

• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) and good communication and interpersonal skills; and

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Power BI, and Canva are required.

• Experience in a safety office of a research tertiary institution with a laboratory environment and possession of a legal studies or law diploma, is highly preferable.

• Preference will be given to candidates with relevant international safety qualifications, including Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) and Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH).

• Knowledge of the ServiceNow Interface would be an advantage.

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