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Job Function:

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

Job Sub Function:

Environmental Health & Safety:

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior EHS Engineer

• Biosafety Officer (M/F/X)

Department: Environmental Health and Safety

Position Type: Full-Time

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Biotherapeutics & Advanced Therapies in Leiden we are looking for a new colleague to strengthen our Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) team. We are looking for a Senior EHS engineer-Biosafety Officer (M/F/X) who loves to interact with people, sees problems as opportunities and gets energized by improving Biorisk and EHS processes & systems to ensure that the EHS risks within the organization retain controlled. If you feel you get energy from Biorisk and EHS and are ready for a new challenge, here’s your chance!

Job Summary

• The Senior EHS Engineer
• Biosafety Officer will co-develop and implement comprehensive biorisk 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 biorisk protocols, regulatory compliance, and standard methodologies in laboratories, production areas and environmental safety.

Key Responsibilities

1. Biorisk Management:

Co-develop, implement, and maintain the biorisk management program.

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

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

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

Environmental Health and Safety:

• 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.

1. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local and J&J regulations regarding biorisk (biosafety & biosecurity), use of animal byproducts, and environmental health.

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

• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as contact for biorisk 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 biorisk and EHS topics.

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

Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.

Closing date: Tuesday 17th of March 2026.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Coaching, Complaints Investigation, Corporate Experience, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, EHS Compliance, Emergency Planning, Environmental Health And Safety, Facility Management, Learning Content Design, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Risk Assessments, Safety-Oriented