Staff EHS Engineer - Biosafety Officer

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; Leiden; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Leiden is seeking a Staff EHS Engineer - Biosafety Officer to co-develop and implement biosafety policies and programs, ensuring safe handling of biological materials and leading EHS initiatives across the organization.

This role requires deep biosafety knowledge, regulatory acumen, and the ability to collaborate with researchers, operations and partners while upholding ISO 14001 standards and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or relevant field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Biosafety, EHS, or bioscience lab/production experience.
• Certified Biosafety Officer registered at BGGO.
• Fluent Dutch and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop, implement, and maintain the biosafety management program.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop biosafety protocols for handling biological materials.
• Implement training programs on biosafety practices and procedures.
• Lead EHS standards, audits, inspections and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with researchers, laboratories, operations and partners to foster safety.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Coaching

Communication

EHS Compliance

Emergency Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessments

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Certified Biosafety Officer

Job description

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 at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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 Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities:

Biosafety Management:

• Co-develop, implement, and maintain the biosafety management program.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop biosafety protocols for handling biological materials.
• Implement training programs for staff on biosafety 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.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local and J&J regulations regarding biosafety & biosecurity, and environmental health & safety.
• 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 biosafety 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 biosafety and EHS topics.

• Driven to search for practical biosafety 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.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Corporate Experience, EHS Compliance, Emergency Planning, Environmental Health And Safety, Environmental Protection, Facility Management, Learning Content Design, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Safety-Oriented

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€64 000,00 - €103 040,00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits* an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.