Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead

CaixaResearch Institute; España; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An Inspiring Mission

A Supportive Culture

Professional Development

Positive working environment

Job summary

CaixaResearch Institute in Spain is seeking an Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer to coordinate and continuously improve the Institute’s risk prevention, health and wellbeing programmes across laboratories, platforms, offices and common areas.

The successful candidate will bring at least 3 years of experience in occupational risk prevention, a strong background in biomedical research environments, and an official Master’s Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in occupational risk prevention, health and safety, employee wellbeing or related role.
• Experience in a biomedical research institute, hospital, university, biotech or pharmaceutical lab environment is highly valued.
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences or related field.
• Master’s in Occupational Risk Prevention, preferably covering Workplace Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics and Psychosocial Risks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and continuously improve occupational risk prevention activities across the Institute.
• Oversee health surveillance, workplace health and wellbeing initiatives and risk assessments.
• Develop biosafety SOPs and safe working practices for laboratories and offices.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Operations, Biosafety Committee and managers to promote safe practices.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Planning & governance

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor or higher in Occupational Health & Safety / Biology / Chemistry / Biotechnology

Official Master’s Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention

Job description

CaixaResearch Institute in Spain is seeking an Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer to coordinate and continuously improve the Institute’s risk prevention, health and wellbeing programmes across laboratories, platforms, offices and common areas.

The successful candidate will bring at least 3 years of experience in occupational risk prevention, a strong background in biomedical research environments, and an official Master’s Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention.