Safety Engineer (m/f/x)

Bioline GmbH

Job Description

Bioline GmbH is the German location of Meridian Bioscience with headquarters in Cincinnati (USA) and 15 other locations worldwide. Bioline develops, manufactures, markets and distributes innovative molecular biology solutions for research and the diagnostics industry. Products include nucleotides, enzymes, qPCR and lamb mixes, also in lyo-ready and air dryable format. In addition to production, Bioline develops new state-of-the-art products to meet the ever-growing needs of its customers. Meridian Bioscience recently became part of SD-Biosensor, headquartered in Korea.

Location: Luckenwalde, Germany
Department: Operations
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Line Manager: Operations


The Health & Safety Engineer is responsible for supporting the business units on all issues relating to occupational safety, health protection and accident prevention.

  • Fulfilment of all tasks according to §6 ASiG in a biochemical / biological manufacturing facility.
  • Implementation, management and monitoring of HS programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance to German legislation and Meridians HS standards and guidelines.
  • Evaluation of the organization's procedures, facilities, and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions
  • Completion and further development of risk assessments according to ArbSchG and BetrSichV
  • Creation, updating and maintenance of operating and work instructions based on risk assessments
  • Designing workplaces and work processes to achieve efficient ergonomics
  • Creation, review, up-date and control of the companies SDS in accordance with GHS
  • Identifying and assessing work-related accident and health hazards and health promotion factors
  • Collaborate with employees and supervisors to identify and mitigate HS risks.
  • Continuously improving the safety and health of all employees and up-dating the HS system
  • Training and coaching of employees, supervisor, and safety officers to continuously improve HS performance
  • Maintaining a thorough up to date knowledge of relevant laws, standards and regulations that impacts or may impact Meridian business

Relationships:

  • Works closely with: All other departments on side
  • Line Management
  • Reports To: Director QA / RA

Responsibilities May Include:

  • Close collaboration with Health & Safety Experts at other meridian sites
  • Identification and implementation KPIs for measuring and monitoring the HS processes to drive continuous improvement
  • Leading or supporting as team player general improvement programs

  • Profound technical understanding of equipment used in biochemical manufacturing
  • Profound chemical / biochemical knowledge
  • Knowledge and understanding of GHS and CLP.
  • Confident handling of MS office applications
  • High proficiency in German and English
  • Ability to contribute outside one's field and at a Project Team Representative level.
  • Ability to work in a team as well as in a structured and independent manner
  • Thorough up to date knowledge of relevant laws, standards and regulations that impacts or may impact Meridian business

Education and Experience:

  • University degree in a technical field, preferably as safety engineer, or a comparable professional training (e.g., as a state-certified technician or master-craftsperson).
  • Training as “Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit”
  • At least 2 years professional experience as HS professional in manufacturing industry preferably as Sicherheits Fachkraft.

Requirements:

  • Occasional travelling to the other Meridian sites

  • Permanent position/ contract
  • An open and international working environment with interesting and varied tasks
  • An attractive and performance-related income
  • Personal development – intensive induction and further training opportunities
  • Great company events where the team spirit is palpable
  • Additional benefits, e.g. free water and coffee

There are many good reasons to work for us: We support you personally and individually in all development steps. Flat hierarchies, treating each other with respect and communication at eye level form the foundation of our corporate culture.

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