About Us
GMBSC Ltd was founded by Dr Jon Gawn who has a unique blend of experience and was a former Principal Specialist Inspector of Biological Agents for HSE.
Why use GMBSC?
We’ll listen to you, use our unique expertise to get the best out of you, tailoring our approach to deliver a solution that reflects what you’re trying to achieve.
Who are GMBSC Ltd?
GMBSC Ltd provides services covering all aspects of biological safety, and specialise in providing competent advice and expertise in genetic modification activities. Services include:
- GM risk assessment and notification
- Regulatory and compliance advice
- Advice on safe handling of biological agents
- Accident and incident investigation
- Biosafety Learning and Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Inspection and audit
- Containment laboratory design, operation and management
- Containment lab design and commissioning
- General health and safety advice
About Us
GMBSC Ltd was founded by Dr Jon Gawn who has a unique blend of experience and was a former Principal Specialist Inspector of Biological Agents for HSE.
Jon has also been a University Biological Safety Officer and a research scientist in government, academic, healthcare and industrial containment laboratories. He a former Chair of the Executive Committee for ISTR and a Fellow of the Institute.
Why use GMBSC?
We recognise that you are the expert in your work, and your needs will be different from others. We’ll listen to you, use our unique expertise to get the best out of you, tailoring our approach to deliver a solution that reflects what you’re trying to achieve.
Due to Jon’s broad experience and professional network, GMBSC Ltd are also able to access the knowledge and experience from associates across the biosafety community so it’s always worth contacting us from the outset with your requirements – if GMBSC Ltd aren’t best placed to help, we’d be happy to put you in touch with others that are.
I worked with Jon when he was the University Biological Safety Officer for the University of Manchester. His in-depth knowledge of all matters related to biological safety, legislative compliance and genetic modification, coupled with his calm and patient manner helped to resolve several issues within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. His support, advice and guidance was much appreciated when we needed to make complex and difficult decisions regarding biosafety, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to provide this type of advice to any organisation...Dr Tanya Aspinall
Safety Risk and Compliance Manager, Manchester Institute of Biotechnology
"Jonathan is just the kind of trainer I love to work with, both as a delegate and a co-facilitator. He naturally engages his audience and uses a coaching approach to tease out the learning so it sticks for the long term. The energy and enthusiasm he brings along with his experience and expertise ensure what’s delivered is interactive, engaging and really makes a difference"Claire Bradshaw
Claire Bradshaw Associates Ltd
We have very much appreciated your calm, pragmatic and helpful advice, but in particular we have been very grateful for your help over the last few months as we dealt with the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and its consequences to our work. We are particularly grateful for the help you then afforded us in getting our laboratories up and running after the lockdown, and you should be very proud of the positive energy you helped to generate when our staff returned to their important workProfessor Richard Marais
Director, Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute
Our Services
We believe strongly in listening to you carefully to deliver what you need in the way you need it. GMBSC Ltd can provide discrete solutions, or you might choose to have a call-off arrangement or retain our services for the longer term.
GM and Biological Risk Assessment
Looking for “expertise in risk assessment for contained use” (*A requirement of Regulation 8 of the Genetic Modification (Contained Use) Regulations 2014)
Read MoreRegulatory Advice
Are HSE coming to visit? We can ensure you’re prepared.
Have HSE taken enforcement action against you? Jon Gawn can help you respond.
Inspection and Audit
If you’re looking to ensure your systems are fit for purpose, or you’re just looking to improve your processes, then GMBSC Ltd can provide valuable and time-saving advice.
Read MoreAccident and incident Investigation
If you’ve had an accident or incident involving a biological agent or a GMO, you will be concerned and objective expert advice can be constructive
Read MoreSafe Handling of Biological Agents
Jon Gawn started out is career as a research scientist working with viral pathogens and genetically modified organisms and so has the insight into what it’s actually like to do this work.
Read MoreGeneral Health and Safety Advice
Jon Gawn received training as a general safety inspector, and was also Deputy Head of Safety for a large University and so has a firm grounding in general safety requirements and issues, especially as they apply to research.
Read MoreContainment Laboratory Design, Operation and Management
If your setting up a lab, whether you’re doing it yourself or you’ve got contractors designing it for you, an independent and objective view can be invaluable. We can provide this.
Read MoreContainment Level 3 Lab Design and Commissioning
Jon Gawn has had oversight of the design and commissioning of high containment labs as an HSE Inspector and has also done it in practice. He knows what it takes to ensure everything is working as it should.
Read MoreBiosafety Learning and Development
Jon is really passionate about his speciality and can deliver learning to suit your needs.
Read MoreCoaching and Mentoring
Jon is a qualified Coach and Mentor. He has successfully mentored new biosafety professionals and coached senior experienced safety professionals. He can offer this to your organisation too.
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