EHS Specialist

Job title: EHS Specialist

About the Role 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.

What You'll Do

• 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 We're Looking For

• 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)
• 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)

Nice to Have

• German language skills are a plus and would be beneficial for accessing regulatory contacts

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and development programs, including access to LinkedIn Learning
• International working environment