Staff EHS Engineer - Biosafety Officer

• Experience in laboratory / production and coordination of safety programs.

• Additional qualifications such as Safety Manager Level 3 ("HVK") and/or Industrial Hygiene ("AH") are a plus.

Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Corporate Experience, EHS Compliance, Emergency Planning, Environmental Health And Safety, Environmental Protection, Facility Management, Learning Content Design, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Safety-Oriented

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or relevant field, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related field (Master's preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Biosafety, EHS, or bioscience lab / production environment, with progressive responsibility.

• Certified Biosafety Officer (Biologische Veiligheidsfunctionaris who is registered at BGGO)

• Strong understanding of relevant regulations and standards in biosafety and EHS, including experience with ISO 14001 (preferred).

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, proficient in both spoken and written Dutch and English.

• Confirmed Ability to work collaboratively in complex organizations and influence diverse partners.

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and companies' performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location's eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

€64 000,00 - €103 040,00

Environmental Health, Safety (EH&S) and Facilities Services (FS)

Environmental Health & Safety

Professional

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

The Staff EHS Engineer - Biosafety Officer will co-develop and implement comprehensive biosfafety policies and programs to ensure the safe handling of biological materials while leading EHS initiatives across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of biosafety protocols, regulatory compliance, and standard methodologies in laboratories, production areas and environmental safety.

• Co-develop, implement, and maintain the biosafety management program.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop biosafety protocols for handling biological materials.

• Implement training programs for staff on biosafety practices and procedures.

• Supervise compliance with relevant local regulations and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) guidelines.

• Collaborate with the EHS team to develop and implement policies for a safe working environment.

• Coordinate, control, develop, and improve EHS systems, processes, and practices.

• Lead and support the implementation of EHS standards/systems within areas of expertise.

• Participate in hazard assessments, internal and external audits, and inspections related to EHS (e.g., ISO 14001).

• Respond to incidents, participate in investigations, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with local and J&J regulations regarding biosafety & biosecurity, and environmental health & safety.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and their application in the workplace.

• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.

• Serve as contact for biosafety and EHS-related inquiries and concerns.

• Mentor and develop teams of Standards Owners, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and EHS representatives.

• Collaborate with researchers, laboratories, operations and other partners to foster a culture of safety.

• Develop and present educational materials and training on biosafety and EHS topics.

• Driven to search for practical biosafety solutions which are compliant with local, national codes and J&J Standards.