EHS Specialist 80-100% (m/f/d)
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
The EHS Specialist (m/f/d) is driving the successful implementation and optimization of Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety (EHS) programs jointly with the assigned manufacturing & laboratory facilities. He is the first contact person for all EHS aspects for our growth project and enables the business to start up the facility and operate in a safe and sustainable environment. In addition, the EHS Manager will further develop our safety culture on site
Key responsibilities:
Act as point of contact for EHS topics and supports the allocated operational unit in achieving compliance with EHS regulations
Support CQV activities
Act as representative of site EHS for investment projects.
Perform EHS assessment and approval of Technical Change Requests (TCRs)
Provide support for EHS risk assessments.
Participates in and provides subject matter expertise during Safety Gemba Walks, audits and other walkthroughs
Conduct trainings on EHS topics as laid out in the overall site EHS training strategy
Support the development of a strong and unified EHS culture on site
Assist audits from internal and external stakeholders
Key requirements:
University degree in natural science (preferably microbiology, chemistry, biology) or related technical degree (e.g. process engineering)
Significant working experience in chemical or biological production
Swiss safety specialist certificate (ASGS) or comparable EHS expertise.
Safety engineer (EKAS) is a plus
In depth knowledge of swiss safety regulations
Process understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and general knowledge about pharmaceutical process technology
Fluency in English and German
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.