Advise on safe work in chemical, biological and physical laboratories. Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments, turn regulations into practical measures, and help develop procedures and safety culture. Temporary role in Delft, 32–40 hours per week.
The role
At our client organization, you advise research departments on safe working practices and relevant legislation. Laboratories are used for teaching and research in chemistry, biology and physics. You work independently with the departments and join an HSE team that is continuing to develop its procedures and collaboration.
What you’ll do
- Organize safety inspections, identify risks, and prepare risk assessments and reports.
- Provide practical advice, translate legal requirements into workable measures, and prepare safety instructions for laboratories.
- Advise on safe working methods from the outset of experiments, balancing safety requirements with day-to-day teaching and research.
- Promote safety awareness among researchers, teaching staff, technicians and students. Address unsafe situations and coordinate appropriate follow-up with the HSE adviser and department leadership.
- Analyze incidents and accidents and report your findings so lessons can be learned.
- Advise on safety measures and safe layouts for laboratory renovations and modifications.
- Help develop procedures, effective collaboration and a strong safety culture within the HSE team.
What you bring
- An HBO-level degree in a relevant field.
- Experience in laboratory environments and knowledge of safe laboratory practices, including in chemical, biological and physical laboratories.
- You are either an experienced safety professional or a technician who works independently and has substantial experience in chemical or physical laboratories.
- Completed HVK training, or willingness to undertake MVK or HVK training, depending on your background.
- Clear, tactful communication and good listening skills, with the ability to balance safety requirements with day-to-day work.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn about the departments’ work.
- The ability to turn complex legislation into clear, practical advice.
- A practical, independent approach and responsibility for the quality of your own work.
- Good spoken and written Dutch and English.
What we offer
- A one-year temporary contract with the prospect of a permanent position.
- 32–40 hours per week and a flexible working week.
- Gross monthly salary of €3,706–€5,760, based on a 38-hour workweek.
- 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end payment.
- A good pension scheme.
- 232 hours of annual leave based on a 38-hour workweek. An individual benefits budget allows you to buy or sell leave hours.
- Opportunities for courses and training, partially paid parental leave, and a wellbeing programme.