The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution that promotes and develops the research, innovation and biosanitary teaching of the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. Through the excellence of our research, we identify and apply new solutions to the health problems of society and contribute to spreading them around the world.In April 2015, VHIR obtained the recognition of the European Commission HR Excellence. This recognition proves that VHIR endorses the general principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code). VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity, working toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or race.Health & Safety SpecialistOccupational/Labour Prevention Unit – Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Campus - VHIRThe Occupational/Labour Prevention Unit is looking to hire a Health & Safety Specialist to provide technical support in planning and carrying out the preventive activities necessary to ensure adequate protection of workers' health and safety. The successful candidate will develop general preventive tasks associated with the specialties of safety, hygiene, ergonomics, and psychosocial measures.Job DescriptionEducation and Qualifications:Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in sciences (chemistry) or biosciences (biology, microbiology). Higher education in Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP), occupational safety specialties, industrial hygiene and ergonomics, and psycho-sociology. MS Office (Word and Excel) medium-high level.Desired: Training in ORP in biomedical research laboratories. Accredited technician in self-protection planning. English language (intermediate). Catalan language (level C1).Experience and Knowledge:Required: Minimum experience of 2 years in a similar position within biomedical research laboratories.Desired: Knowledge of ORP and environmental management systems.Main Responsibilities and Duties:Apply prevention plans and programs to the Vall d'Hebron Campus in accordance with the objectives set by the Basic Prevention Unit.Carry out risk assessments from workplaces and periodic control of working conditions in order to identify areas for improvement and propose preventive measures.Support in the elaboration, update and implementation of the self-protection plans of the VHIR and VHIO centres, according to current regulations, to effectively address actions in case of emergency.Collaborate in the implementation, planning and realization of drills.Report on the risks detected in terms of safety, hygiene, ergonomics and/or psychosociology. Propose planning of the necessary preventive action needed.#J-18808-Ljbffr