Senior Expert, Chemical Compliance and Industrial Hygiene

Job title:

Senior Expert, Chemical Compliance and Industrial Hygiene

Company:

Johnson & Johnson

Job description

Change lives for the better.At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more atTHE OPPORTUNITYThe EH&S department is recruiting a Senior Expert Chemical compliance and Industrial hygiene to support the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines Supply Chain pharmaceutical manufacturing processes in Belgium. The position will be based in Geel, Belgium.The Geel site is the largest chemical production site for small molecule API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) within the J&J Innovative Medicines supply chain. We ensure lifesaving medicines reach the patient, safely, optimality, competitively, always. Beside production of API’s, the site has a launch & grow mission for new pharmaceutical products. To accomplish this mission, we keep investing in new technologies, people, and partnerships. Our teams are working together in a dynamic environment where innovation and a ‘can do’ state of mind are common good.As the Senior Expert Chemical compliance and Industrial hygiene, you will feel the beating heart of pharmaceutical manufacturing at the Geel site. You support and advise the site in implementation of the chemical compliance and Industrial Hygiene strategy, and you are continuously improving these programs to prevent severe injuries or undesired health effects caused by activities at the workplace, together with the environmental health and safety (EH&S) team. In your job you work with many functions and levels of the organization.Further responsibilities:

• You are the owner of the site program for the management of legal and J&J requirements regarding regulated substances and chemical agents (SDS compliance and management, legal reporting, hazard data management and communication).
• You support the completion of Industrial Hygiene monitoring plan and you provide detailed risk identification (using specific tools) and evaluations (statistical analysis of the results and draw up reports).
• You provide trainings for employees on exposure to chemicals and risks of chemical substances.
• You perform focus audits or program reviews on chemical compliance and industrial hygiene.
• You maintain strong collaborations with production departments to ensure Industrial Hygiene aspects are considered at the beginning of new projects or changes. You are the local EH&S point of contact for introducing new chemical substances.
• As first point of contact, you investigate, analyze and address identified problems related to Industrial Hygiene and chemical exposure, for dedicated areas of the site.
• You provide advice on Safety Data Sheets and safe and sustainable use of chemicals in collaboration with operations, chemical warehouse and quality lab of the site.
• You participate in local or global EH&S programs, projects and initiatives as team member or project lead.
• You are part of a small but dynamic team of experts with focus on controlling all chemical, physical and ergonomic hazards as part of the bigger EH&S team.
• You participate in an on-call system in the context of internal emergency planning.

QualificationsIT’S ALL ABOUT YOUTo be successful, you demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within a virtual matrix environment. Further requirements include:

• You have a professional bachelor’s degree in chemistry/science or equivalent by experience.
• Working experience in chemical management is preferred
• You are eager to learn and are willing to develop as EH&S Prevention advisor level 2 and a formal education in Industrial Hygiene.
• You demonstrate a strong personal leadership and love to work within diverse teams.
• You are an independent decision taker and can work in a constantly evolving organization.
• You demonstrate proficiency in both spoken and written English and Dutch.
• You like to work with people, no matter what level, in a sophisticated organization.
• You are willing to travel (maximum 10%, merely in Belgium).

What does J&J have to offer you?We are a hard-working team of people with a passion for safety for others and the environment. You will support existing and craft new business with social importance. You are getting the opportunity to grow by internal and external trainings.We offer you a highly competitive salary, 39 holidays per year, annual performance bonus, meal vouchers of 8€/day worked, annual sports and culture vouchers, hospitalization insurance (partner and children included), a group insurance, a pension plan.Closing date: please apply the latest by Monday, 20th of January 2025.Being part of Johnson & Johnson can change everything, including YOUFor more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Expected salary

Location

Geel, Anvers

Job date

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:32:24 GMT

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