This is your moment

This is your moment

Environmental Health & Safety Officer

  • Req ID #: 226131
  • Dublin, Leinster, IE
  • Full time

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For nearly 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Are you an Environmental / Health and Safety officer looking to progress in your career?

Have you worked in the Biotech / Pharma / Med Devices industry in an EH&S role? Or do you have transferrable EH&S experience from other industries?

Do you thrive on being responsible for EH&S on a busy and friendly site?

Our site in Dublin are now recruiting for an EH&S Officer to join them in ensuring the highest standards and attention to safety for our colleagues and clients.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Implement and review environmental health & safety systems and procedures, update and maintain systems to ensure compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements.

  • Responsible for, with support of local managers, for assessments and other practical requirements as necessary under H&S legislation.

  • To assist in the operation, development, and organization of environmental, safety and health monitoring schemes, including written policies, record keeping and monitoring.

  • Chair on site safety committee and ensure actions are followed up and completed in a timely manner.

  • To plan, execute, document and file EHS Risk Assessments and associated documentation on a regular basis.

  • To undertake incident investigations as necessary, record and report monthly accident/incident statistics to management and external bodies.

  • To liaise with the Facilities Department in relation to maintaining the fire safety systems as required by legislation.

  • To oversee, induct and monitor On-Site Contractors and visitors with respect to safety. 

  • To liaise with internal and external Enforcing Authorities as required, such as H.S.A, EPA & DCC.

  • To carry out regular EH&S audits/inspections.

  • To assist in staff environmental safety training including Risk Assessments.

  • To maintain suitable and sufficient records relating to all H&S matters.  Support MSDS / Waste & Energy management.

  • Support Field Service department with customer requested RAMS and other access requirements.

  • Review and upkeep of onsite contractor work permits, insurances, risk assessments and method statements as required.

What We Offer You

  • A great benefits package from day one, including a group pension plan and flexible health benefits.

  • Group Life Assurance and Group Income Protection.

  • Remote GP access.

  • Bonus.

  • Wellbeing support and initiatives.

  • Access to great discounts via our CREDS discount scheme.

  • Global opportunities and strong career progression.

  • The chance to work on several varied projects and liaise globally and nationally with other business areas.

  • To be able make a difference to health and wellbeing of people.

  • To continue your own career growth.

  • Cycle to work scheme and much much more!

Skills and Experience

  • BSc. in Environmental / Health & Safety or similar relevant education, training, or experience.
  • Minimum 3 years experience.
  • Good IT Skills – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.  Ideally experience of a Safety management system.
  • Be able to deal with people at all levels including internal and external clients
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Good Time Management
  • Ability to work to tight timescales.

About Microbial SolutionsOur Microbial Solutions business group has a  comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.

About Charles RiverCharles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

At Charles River Laboratories, we recognize and recruit all talent. We are a company committed to the principle of diversity and inclusion and work daily in this direction.

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Helping you find your moment

You take great care and effort when you apply for a job with us. Rest assured that we’ll be just as diligent in finding the role that’s right for you. Here’s how our hiring process works:

Job Search

Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.

Application

Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest.

Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.

Assessment and application review

Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.

Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.

Interview

Engage in our inclusive interview process by meeting with a diverse group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions.

Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.

Job offer and onboarding

Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information.

Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.

Job Search

Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.

Application

Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest. Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.

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Moment by moment

At Charles River, you’ll be able to contribute to incredible breakthroughs while experiencing exciting opportunities for growth and development.

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About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.

Charles River laboratory professional at a lab bench in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment looking through a microscope.

Supporting your well-being

Your dedication and passion make a life-saving difference in lives around the world. We’re committed to providing you with benefits that elevate your quality of life.

Financial

  • Earnings + incentives
  • Retirement benefits
  • Vacation + time away
  • Recognition
  • Employee assistance fund

Career

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development
  • Awards
  • Educational support

Health and wellness coverage

  • Employee well-being support
  • Family support programs
  • Parental benefits + family formation benefits
  • Work-life balance flexibility

Social and Community

  • Culture of inclusion
  • 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) with >3,000 members
  • Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
  • Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities

Financial

  • Earnings + incentives
  • Retirement benefits
  • Vacation + time away
  • Recognition
  • Employee assistance fund

Career

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development
  • Awards
  • Educational support

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Charles River laboratory professional at a lab bench in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment looking through a microscope.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organization (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.