Junior Biosafety Officer and Prevention Advisor

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. Labcorp is seeking an onsite Junior Biosafety Officer and Prevention Advisor to join our new CMC facility and support our existing site, both located in Mechelen, Belgium. Job Responsibilities: Lead EHS governance & culture Serve as Internal Prevention Advisor (level 1) for the site’s Internal Service for Prenvetion and Protection at Work advising employer, line management and Prevention & Protection Committee. Ensure multidisciplinary prevention and annual planning are delivered. Maintain and improve the EHS management system (policies, procedures, KPIs, audits, management review, corrective actions) covering both the EOC and Laboratory facilities . Coach leaders and lab/production teams to embed safe behaviors and “right - first - time” EHS practices. ​ Biological safety & contained use Act as Biosafety Coordinator for contained use activities, coordinating risk assessments, containment measures for BSL 2 activities (safe use, storage and transport) , training, incident response , waste streams, and dossier submissions to the regional competent authorities , in line with Belgium’s coordinated biosafety system. Oversee GMO and pathogen lifecycle controls: classification, notification/authorization, inventory, sample transfers, disinfection and decontamination processes and transport of dangerous goods; coordinate regulator interactions and inspections. Laboratory & production risk controls ​ Own topic based risk management processes such as; risk assessments, machine & process safety, lock-out/tag-out, contractor control, hazardous energy, fire & life safety, and emergency preparedness/response processes. Design and own industrial hygiene and ergonomics programs. Oversee machinery safety and warehousing risks supporting production line efficiency. Ensure compliant chemical safety (SDS, labeling, storage/segregation) aligned with CLP/REACH and change control with Quality Participate in risk assessments. Participate in incident investigations root cause analysis, corrective actions, and closure. Respond to hazardous chemical emergencies. Assists in waste minimization practices under the direction of the EHS Management. Provide first aid and CPR on an emergency basis. Delivering EHS training Assist in the performance of projects and prototypes from blueprints or conceptual drawings Point of contact for all technical and EHS related questions, also during audits Create, update and manage SOPs and Procedures and Policies for EHS and biological safety programs Develop and maintain KPI’s and SLA’s control with Quality. Environmental compliance & permits Coordinate environmental permitting and compliance (air, water, waste, noise, energy) per regional frameworks and local equivalents; implement controls and monitor conditions/limits. Manage hazardous and biohazardous waste streams, Assurance, audits & improvement Plan and conduct inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses; track CAPAs to closure and report performance to site leadership and the Prevention and Protection Committee Prepare for and host regulatory visits (Labour Inspectorate, regional environment, biosafety authorities); lead responses and sustainable corrective actions . Minimum Qualifications: BSc (Hons) scientific degree Belgian Level 2 Internal Prevention Advisor qualification 2 or more years experience in EHS , participation in developing or managing a safety program for chemical, biological, radiation or equivalent fields 2 or more years of experience in biological safety for labs and/or bioproduction (risk assessment, containment CL2/CL3, GMO dossiers, training, incident management) Preferred Qualifications: Belgian Level 1 Internal Prevention Advisor qualification PhD in biological safety 2 or more years of experience in Belgian Wellbeing at Work Code (Codex) requirements and internal service (IDPBW/ISPPW) practices 2 or more years experience in Belgian SBB/BAC advisory system and regional contained-use procedures 2 or more years of experience with CLP/REACH duties in a user/manufacturer context (SDS, labeling, poison center notifications, supplier stewardship) 2 or more years of experience in laboratory & production EHS programs ( (audits, IH monitoring, waste, contractor management, emergency response) 2 or more years experience in environmental permitting, manufacturing environment Member of European Biosafety Association </ul