Junior Biosafety Officer and Prevention Advisor

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers patients researchers pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science data technology and laboratory network we advance diagnostics accelerate innovation and help address some of the worlds most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare we are leveraging advanced technologies intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise youll have the opportunity to do meaningful work grow your career and make a real impact on peoples health around the world. Together were improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking an onsite Junior Biosafety Officer and Prevention Advisor to join our new CMC facility and support our existing site both located in Mechelen Belgium.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead EHS governance & culture

• Serve as Internal Prevention Advisor (level 1)for the sites Internal Service for Prenvetion and Protection at Work advising employer line management and Prevention & Protection Committee. Ensure multidisciplinary prevention and annual planning are delivered.
• Maintain and improve the EHS management system (policies procedures KPIs audits management review corrective actions) covering both the EOC and Laboratory facilities. Coach leaders and lab/production teams to embed safe behaviors and right-first-time EHS practices.
  

Biological safety & contained use

• Act as Biosafety Coordinator for contained use activities coordinating risk assessments containment measures for BSL 2 activities (safe use storage and transport) training incident response waste streams and dossier submissions to the regional competent authorities in line with Belgiums coordinated biosafety system.
• Oversee GMO and pathogen lifecycle controls: classification notification/authorization inventory sample transfers disinfection and decontamination processes and transport of dangerous goods; coordinate regulator interactions and inspections.
  

Laboratory & production risk controls

• Own topic based risk management processes such as; risk assessments machine & process safety lock-out/tag-out contractor control hazardous energy fire & life safety and emergency preparedness/response processes.
• Design and own industrial hygiene and ergonomics programs.
• Oversee machinery safety and warehousing risks supporting production line efficiency.
• Ensure compliant chemical safety (SDS labeling storage/segregation) aligned with CLP/REACH and change control with Quality
• Participate in risk assessments.
• Participate in incident investigations root cause analysis corrective actions and closure.
• Respond to hazardous chemical emergencies.
• Assists in waste minimization practices under the direction of the EHS Management.
• Provide first aid and CPR on an emergency basis.
• Delivering EHS training
• Assist in the performance of projects and prototypes from blueprints or conceptual drawings
• Point of contact for all technical and EHS related questions also during audits
• Create update and manage SOPs and Procedures andPolicies for EHS and biological safety programs
• Develop and maintain KPIs and SLAs control with Quality.

Environmental compliance & permits

• Coordinate environmental permitting and compliance (air water waste noise energy) per regional frameworks and local equivalents; implement controls and monitor conditions/limits.
• Manage hazardous and biohazardous waste streams

Assurance audits & improvement

• Plan and conduct inspections incident investigations and root cause analyses; track CAPAs to closure and report performance to site leadership and the Prevention and Protection Committee
• Prepare for and host regulatory visits (Labour Inspectorate regional environment biosafety authorities); lead responses and sustainable corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons) scientific degree

• Belgian Level 2 Internal Prevention Advisor qualification
• 2 or more years experience in EHS participation in developing or managing a safety program for chemical biological radiation or equivalent fields
• 2 or more years of experience in biological safety for labs and/or bioproduction (risk assessment containment CL2/CL3 GMO dossiers training incident management)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Belgian Level 1 Internal Prevention Advisor qualificationPhD in biological safety

• 2 or more years of experience in Belgian Wellbeing at Work Code (Codex) requirements and internal service (IDPBW/ISPPW) practices
• 2 or more years experience in Belgian SBB/BAC advisory system and regional contained-use procedures

• 2 or more years of experience with CLP/REACH duties in a user/manufacturer context (SDS labeling poison center notifications supplier stewardship)

• 2 or more years of experience in laboratory & production EHS programs ( (audits IH monitoring waste contractor management emergency response)
• 2 or more years experience in environmental permitting manufacturing environment
• Member of European Biosafety Association

Additional Job Standards:

• General knowledge of regional regulatory laws to include chemical biological radiation or equivalent requirements.

• Strong document management and attention to details.

• Fluency in Dutch and English

• Proficiency in computer programs/software such as Microsoft Office.

• Must have ability to plan prioritize and complete multiple projects.

• Ability to self-lead tasks to completion.

• Must be able to work well in a team environment and independently.

• Comfortable with public speaking opportunities to varying audiences.

• Opportunity to support the Global Audit program

• Ability to travel to other Labcorp locations up to 5%

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including respiratory protection

• Able to work in noisy environments

• non-routine on-call on business need and emergency response

The EHS Specialist is responsible for implementing biological safety rules within the organization and holding the position of Biological Safety Coordinator.
The EHS Specialist is tasked with implementing legal requirements and developing operational guidelines as well as overseeing their enforcement within the organization. They must possess the necessary knowledge training and experience in laboratory processes and biological safety to ensure effective protection of people and the environment.

Labcorp is expanding its global BioPharmaceutical Chemistry Manufacturing and Control (CMC) footprint and is opening a new CMC facility in Mechelen Belgium.

This position will provide technical computer support including problem solving tracking and issue resolution. The position will include application administration support across LabCorp Business Units in coordination with multiple Computer Application Support/Application Administrator positions.

Biopharmaceutical CMC provides independent objective GMP analytical testing for manufactured medicinal products from late discovery through post-market approval on behalf of global clients. With a strong portfolio of clients and over 25 years of expertise the BioCMC team provides advanced characterization method development stability and routine QC release for biologics vaccines ATMPs and a breadth of other complex biomolecules.

With this new laboratory in Belgium we aim to offer a more comprehensive solution and accelerate the availability of new products for patients. The new site has been strategically developed to complement our existing capabilities in York and Harrogate (UK) and Greenfield (US) and introduce a new CMC analytical testing solution for commercial drug products in the European Union (EU).

This expansion is a key milestone in our long-term plan to strengthen support for pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners who rely on Labcorp for complex CMC and regulatory testing services. If you would like to join us and be a part of this exciting journey take a look at the fantastic opportunities we have to offer.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) family or parental status marital civil union or domestic partnership status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression personal appearance age veteran status disability genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1