Health, Safety and Quality Section Head (ref. AD/25/13)

Health, Safety and Quality Section Head (ref. AD/25/13) IRB Barcelona seeks to recruit a Health and Safety Section Head, part of the People and Academic Affairs Department, to oversee its in-house Health and Safety Service and to develop a safe working environment in compliance with legal regulations, while promoting a strong culture of health and safety awareness across the institute. Key responsibilities Manage the in-house Health & Safety Service in collaboration with the external prevention service. Draft, update and monitor Health & Safety documentation. Organize, coordinate and monitor risk assessments, regular site inspections, emergency procedures and the dissemination of information to all employees. Coordination of medical check-ups. Plan and monitor annual Health & Safety actions. Monitor, investigate and report on workplace accidents and incidents. Liaise with relevant authorities, organize and conduct audits of Health and Safety System. Manage and coordinate Health & Safety training. Provide expert advice, information and assessment on Health and Safety issues. Coordinate Occupational Risk Prevention activities. Assess and oversee the Health and Safety Committees. Oversee the facility's biosafety management, ensuring adherence to established protocols, regulatory compliance, and promotion of a safe working environment. Develop and maintain the Quality Management System. Design and improve processes related to quality. Maintain policies, manuals, procedures and records. Qualifications Experience: at least 5 years in the role. Degree in Risk Prevention, Science or related degree. Occupational risk prevention degree or Master’s degree in Occupational Risk Prevention with all three specialisations (Security in the workplace, Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics, and Psychosociology) preferably with a scientific University degree (biology, chemistry, etc.). Skills: User of MS Office tools. Teamwork, proactivity, client orientation. Motivated and responsible person. Languages: High level of English and Spanish (written & spoken). Catalan will be a plus. Additional desirable experience Experience in this sector is valuable. Training and experience in biosafety will be valued. Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) Deadline: December 5, 2025 Job category: Administration Area: Life Sciences Apply here J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Barcelona, Cataluña, ES

Posted Date: 11/23/2025