Bio-Rad is looking for a hands-on EHS Specialist to be the primary EHS resource at our Cressier manufacturing site (~300 employees), operating in a regulated Medical Devices environment. You will work with autonomy on the ground while being functionally supported by the EMEA EHS Manager.
This is a site-facing role. You will be visible on the floor, trusted by operations, and capable of owning the full EHS scope — not managing from a desk.
Key Responsibilities:
Occupational Health & Safety:
- Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and workplace inspections across production, QC, logistics, and engineering areas
- Investigate and report incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to closure
- Manage the occupational health programme in coordination with SUVA and relevant cantonal authorities
Environmental Compliance:
- Ensure site compliance with Swiss environmental regulations and corporate environmental standards
- Monitor and report environmental KPIs; manage waste streams, chemical storage, and spill prevention
Emergency Response:
- Maintain and update the site emergency response plan
- Coordinate fire drills, first aid organisation, and emergency response teams
- Interface with local authorities (fire brigade, cantonal inspectorates)
Chemical & Hazardous Substances Management:
- Maintain chemical inventory and safety data sheet (SDS) library
- Ensure proper labelling, storage, and handling of hazardous materials; manage substitution plans where applicable
Regulatory Reporting & EHS Management System:
- Manage SUVA and OFEV reporting obligations
- Maintain EHS documentation, legal register, and permit tracking
- Support internal and external audits (ISO 14001 / 45001 or equivalent)
Training & Culture:
- Design and deliver EHS inductions, toolbox talks, and role-specific safety training
- Act as a visible EHS reference point for operators, supervisors, and managers
- Drive a proactive safety culture — moving the site from compliance to ownership
What You’ll Bring:
Experience & Background:
- 5–10 years of EHS experience, with a significant part in a manufacturing environment (Life Sciences, Chemical, Medical Devices, or similar regulated industry strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to operate as the primary EHS contact on site
Education:
- Degree in EHS, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or equivalent
- Relevant EHS certification (e.g. CFST/ASST, NEBOSH, or Swiss equivalent) required or in progress
Technical Skills:
- Solid working knowledge of Swiss EHS legislation (OPA, LTr, LPE and associated ordinances)
- Familiarity with SUVA processes, cantonal authority interfaces, and Swiss permit frameworks
- Experience with EHS management systems (ISO 14001 / 45001 or equivalent); audit experience is a plus
Languages:
- French: fluent (working language on site)
- English: fluent (corporate and EMEA reporting)
- German: strong asset — direct access to German-language regulations and supplier/authority contacts
Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.
What we offer: The greatest strength of Bio-Rad Laboratories is its people. For this reason, our Total Rewards programs provide benefits that combine value, quality, and inclusion while meeting the diverse needs of our continuously evolving workforce. We are proud to offer, among others, the following benefits:
Competitive salary
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and development programs, including access to LinkedIn Learning
International working environment
Our Total Rewards programs bring together value, quality, and inclusion, tailored to the diverse needs of our employees.
Interested and ready for a new challenge? Then please send us your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, work certificates, and diplomas). We look forward to getting to know you!
Equal Opportunity: Bio-Rad Laboratories promotes diversity and inclusion – all positions are open to people with disabilities.
No recruitment agencies: Please note that we do not consider unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies without prior approval.
Skills Required
- 5–10 years of EHS experience, including significant manufacturing experience
- Experience in a regulated industry such as life sciences, chemicals, or medical devices
- Experience serving as the primary EHS contact for a site
- Degree in EHS, engineering, natural sciences, or equivalent
- Relevant EHS certification, such as CFST/ASST, NEBOSH, or Swiss equivalent, completed or in progress
- Working knowledge of Swiss EHS legislation, including OPA, LTr, and LPE
- Familiarity with SUVA processes, cantonal authorities, and Swiss permit frameworks
- Experience with EHS management systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Fluent French
- Fluent English
- Strong German language skills
- Audit experience
What We Do
Since Bio-Rad was founded 70 years ago, we have continued to provide the healthcare industry with innovative and useful products that help life science researchers accelerate the discovery process and medical diagnostic labs obtain faster, better results. Throughout our existence, we have built long-lasting customer relationships that help advance our research and development efforts in the introduction of new products and solutions. Today, Bio-Rad is a global leader, with a team of over 8,000 employees and a global network of operations that serves our life science research and clinical diagnostics customers, helping people live longer, healthier lives.
