About the vacancy
Process Engineering
Quality (Engineering)
Environmental, Health & Safety
(Bio) Process
Facility & Equipment
Facilities
Project Management
About Your Next Job
We are searching for the best talent for a EHS Specialist to be in Sassenheim, Netherlands!
BU5-LVV in Sassenheim is a new Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain Lentiviral Vector (LVV) production facility, designed to support the global Johnson & Johnson BCMA CAR-T program for multiple myeloma—a disease affecting ~160,000 patients annually. This state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing site will play a key role in advancing patient care.
As an EHS Specialist, you will ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment within Operations. You will be the go-to expert for EHS topics, working closely with manufacturing specialists, operators, engineers, and EHS representatives.
Are you passionate about Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and ready to make an impact in a global healthcare leader? Do you thrive on improving processes and creating a safe, sustainable work environment? Then this is your opportunity!
You’ll be part of a dynamic team during the full-scale operations, contributing to safety excellence and continuous improvement.
About Your Tasks and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Being the primary contact for all EHS-related topics within the Business Unit and facility.
- Leading and facilitate incident investigations and ensure proper reporting.
- Coaching and guide EHS Representatives/Ambassadors on the shop floor.
- Performing EHS assessments for projects and process changes.
- Supporting risk assessments (facility, ergonomic, chemical, biosafety) and mitigation plans.
- Preparing for and participate in internal/external audits (ISO 14001/45001, J&J audits, governmental inspections).
- Collaborating with the EHS department, Biosafety Officer, and Operational Standard Owners.
- Monitoring EHS performance through data analysis and define improvement actions.
- Developing a multi-year EHS strategy aligned with site objectives.
About Your Skills and Experience
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety (e.g., HVK, Industrial Hygiene) or Bio-process/Chemical/Process Engineering.
- 2–4 years of operational experience in biotechnology or biopharmaceutical environments.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical/bio-processing principles and GMP standards.
- Strong communication skills in English (Dutch preferred).
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
Where Molecules Meet Opportunities
Location: Sassenheim, NL
You are eligible to work in EU
We only accept applicants who are eligible to work in the EU
Contact person
Frank Helmus
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com