LABORATORY SAFETY SPECIALIST

Janssen Biologics is currently recruiting a Laboratory Safety Specialist, Quality Control within the Quality department.
The successful candidate needs to have strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, specifically with relations to a laboratory environment.
About the Company.
Janssen Biologics B.
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is one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and is passionate about the development, production and marketing of vaccines and antibodies to prevent and combat infectious diseases.
At the Leiden Site, dedicated and multi-scaled people are working in a dynamic culture in which innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are the central points.
Within the QC laboratories of the Janssen Supply Chain the Leiden QC laboratory is responsible for the release, stability testing of intermediate and final products (monoclonal antibodies and cell therapy products).
Leiden QC is uniquely positioned as the HUB for Stability testing.
It represents various combined test labs classified based on specific techniques and / or expertise.
The test labs are supported by different support teams that offer a broad range of services including assessment and coordination of all safety matters.
The responsibilities & the impact YOU will have.
As QC Laboratory Safety Specialist.
You are responsible for chemical management and exposure assessment within the laboratories and maintaining the EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) Standard on a site level.
You are advisor and impact assessor on safety incidents and good safes but also responsible to assess EHS related topics in change controls and newly introduced lab materials.
You are responsible for coordinating timely reporting and processing of safety incidents and good safes and owner of the safety metrics for the QC laboratories.
As Lab Safety specialist you represent the Leiden QC laboratories in platform EHS meetings.
As QC Leiden Single Point of Contact about safety matters, you attend internal and external (safety) audits and are responsible for timely responses.
You provide safety trainings and make sure the information in the training is correct and up to date.
You perform safety Gemba walks/spot checks to frequently evaluate lab safety and to ensure that work on the labs is done on a safe matter.
When there are any doubts and questions about safety on the lab, you will be able to (find and) give advice.
Qualifications We would love to hear from YOU, if you have the following essential requirements.
· BSc/Ba in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environment Sciences, Life Sciences or equivalent safety experience obtained working in Labs for > 5 years.
· Chemical knowledge, experience with rules, regulations and risks related to chemicals.
· Knowledge with regards to chemical exposure assessments in testing laboratories is desirable.
· Interpersonal skills engaged in contact with personnel at all levels within and outside the organization.
· Written and oral communication skills in English.
Dutch is desirable.
· Having experience working in a (pharmaceutical) laboratory environment is desirable.
· Taking the leadership role to coordinate safety initiatives and to ensure deliverables are met amongst the different site departments without hierarchical context.
· Analytical thinking and (technical) problem solving.
· Pro Active, works independently, takes actions in the absence of specific instruction, and can write protocols/reports, business correspondence and procedures.
This is what awaits YOU at J&J.
This is an opportunity to work with a highly motivated team and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company, with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.
We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines and care deeply about our customers and communities.
At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.
Whether you’re one of the ~ people who work here, or you’re considering joining the team, we offer.
Flexible working hours An opportunity to be part of a global market leader A dynamic and inspiring working environment, including operating globally Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education Excellent Benefits Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.