RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess site EHS programs for prioritized risks and gaps.
- Assist Global Biosafety Officer and Vaccines Lab Director in evaluation of biosafety risk assessments and new protocols.
- Lead EHS governance elements and practices required to operate under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented and documented in response to corporate, sponsor and site audits and reviews.
- Maintain site compliance calendar, ensure all recurring compliance actions are assigned and verify timely completion.
- Produce, implement, monitor, update and actively promote EH&S policies/procedures and safe systems of work at the site.
- Identify training needs and ensure the delivery of appropriate training to management, staff and site EH&S Representatives to ensure compliance with applicable legislation.
- Assist with the production, design, and implementation of EHS risk management.
- Manage the measurement and control of EHS performance.
- Coordinate EHS department representatives and lead monthly EHS committee meetings.
- Act as site Chemical Hygiene Officer
- Act as site Biosafety Officer and lead Institutional Biosafety Committee
- Maintain a current knowledge to ensure the site is compliant with applicable EHS regulations and best practices related to EHS.
- Work with site management to ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken on health, safety and environmental hazards or potential hazards.
- Assist investigation teams after recordable incidents to conduct RCAs and develop CAPAs.
- Ensure site regulatory compliance and reporting with corresponding agencies.
- Assist in ensuring compliance to SOPs in Q Squared Solutions EHS Management System or their more stringent regional equivalents..
- Provide coaching and support to the site sustainability champion to assist with Corporate Sustainability goals and implementation.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Technical or Safety related field required.
- Training or experience with biosafety in laboratory environments.
- 3-5 years' relevant experience.
- Working regulatory knowledge and experience interfacing with regulatory agencies.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Professional certification strongly preferred, e.g. Certified Safety Professional and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (or equivalent certification in country or jurisdiction) or eligible for certification.
- Thorough knowledge of EHS legislation within the country.
- Good knowledge of the relevant local EHS regulations, international EHS management systems (e.g. ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 preferred)
- Good knowledge of corporate standards and policies.
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Exceptional organization and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that enable effective interaction/communication with management at many levels.
- Effective leadership abilities.
- Comfortable presenting and training in large and small groups (training/presentation, communication with site management).
- Excellent influencing skills.
- Good technical writing skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
Q² Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe
As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, Q² Solutions' ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-covid-19-vaccine-status
