Overview
At the heart of QIAGENs business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.
We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on peoples lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.
Position Description
Located at QIAGENs Singapore site, you will be part of the global EHS team working in close contact with our colleagues from different departments and sites globally.
- As the local EHS professional, you will develop and execute comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring compliance with environmental & safety legislation and implement risk mitigation strategies for the Singapore site. This will include the management of the site EHS management system.
- As the expert for (chemical) product safety, you will provide regulatory support and guidance to colleagues based in other QIAGEN sites and external customers regarding chemical compliance for the APAC region.
- Your work will include monitoring trends and developments in relevant EHS as well as chemical product safety regulations and assessing the impact on our operations and product portfolio.
- In addition, you will be responsible for reporting on safety performance and Extended Producer Reporting related to the Singapore site.
- You will maintain data in SAP EH&S on products, raw materials as well as legal requirements from chemical and environmental regulations. Based on that, you will author and maintain safety data sheets (SDS) for different markets and provide classification and labelling data according to GHS and dangerous goods regulations.
- Auditing the QIAGENs APAC sites against the Global Environmental and Health and Safety Standards.
- You will act as a license holder for EHS relevant licenses for the Singapore site.
Position Requirements
- Bachelors degree in (bio)chemistry, environment, health & safety or technical science (or other relevant disciplines)
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Relevant experience in a similar industry dealing with OHS topics, product safety, occupational safety, or a similar regulatory context.
- Enjoys working on various tasks in a dynamic work environment.
- Expertise in chemical regulations (e.g. restricted chemicals, classification and labelling requirements, biocidal legislation requirement and dangerous goods regulations), knowledge in the field of extended producer responsibility (EPR) is an asset.
- Experience with ISO 14001/ISO 45001 management systems is desirable
Personal Requirements
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
- Possess strong organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the QIAGEN organization, as well as with key individuals outside the organization.
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative.
What we offer
At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.
QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
Job Reference: APAC01206
