Machine Safety Expert | R&D Labo | Pharma | Beerse

Belgie Vacature; Beerse; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric company car with charging card

Net operating expense reimbursement

€7 meal vouchers per day

Group and hospitalization insurance

20 vacation days + 12 ADV days

Year-end bonus

Access to training via Select Academy

Job summary

Belgie Vacature is seeking a Machine Safety Expert in Beerse to act as a Single Point of Contact for machine safety within R&D and laboratory environments in a high-tech pharmaceutical company.

The expert will handle compliance, coordinate training, and integrate safety into equipment life cycles. The role offers autonomy, a competitive salary, a company car, meal vouchers, and extensive benefits including vacation days and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine safety, EHS or prevention in a laboratory, R&D or industrial setting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to bridge business and safety departments.
• Self-directed, proactive, and able to establish contacts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Act as Single Point of Contact for machine safety within R&D/lab context.
• Ensure compliance with machine safety and EHS processes.
• Coordinate machine safety training and raise awareness within R&D.

Skills

Experience in machine safety

Knowledge of legislation and safety principles

Strong stakeholder management skills

Affinity with laboratory equipment

Education

Level 2 prevention adviser

CMSE certification or equivalent

Job description

Machine Safety Expert – Single Point of Contact (SPOC)

We are looking for a Machine Safety Expert who will act as the Single Point of Contact for machine safety within an R&D and laboratory environment at a high‑technology pharmaceutical R&D company.

Responsibilities

• Act as SPOC for machine safety within a R&D/lab context.
• Ensure compliance with machine safety and EHS processes during purchase, commissioning, and use of laboratory equipment.
• Integrate machine safety requirements from the early stage of the equipment life‑cycle (procurement & design).
• Coordinate and follow up actions from machine safety risk assessments.
• Assist in resolving historical or remaining machine safety risks.
• Support MOC (Management of Change) processes.
• Prepare safety dossiers and coordinate with EHS.
• Be actively present in laboratories and technical environments to detect hazards and guide them.
• Coordinate machine safety training and raise awareness within R&D.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine safety, EHS or prevention in a laboratory, R&D or industrial setting.
• Strong affinity with laboratory equipment and automation (experience outside pharma also relevant).
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and safety principles regarding machine safety.
• Level 2 prevention adviser is a strong plus.
• CMSE certification or equivalent is a competitive advantage.
• Self‑directed, proactive, and able to establish contacts quickly.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to bridge business and safety departments.

Benefits

• Long‑term contractor assignment in a high‑technology pharmaceutical R&D environment.
• Location: Beerse – mainly on‑site (sporadic remote work available for administrative duties).
• High visibility and direct impact on machine safety within R&D.
• Autonomy in the role, supported by an experienced EHS and R&D network.
• Professional framework through Select Projects.
• Competitive salary package with various additional perks:

• Electric company car with charging card.
• Net operating expense reimbursement per month.
• €7 meal vouchers per fully worked day.
• €250 eco‑vouchers per fully worked year.
• Group and hospitalization insurance.
• 20 statutory vacation days + 12 ADV days per fully worked year.
• Single and double holiday pay.
• Year‑end bonus.
• Option to participate in a Flex Income Plan.
• Bonus system: collective bonus (CAO 90) and an individual bonus.
• Training via Select Academy.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as part of well‑being policy.
• Recognition on special occasions such as Sinterklaas and Easter.
• Free access to discount platforms Ekivita and Benefits@Work.