Laboratory Manager

The Chemical Safety & Compliance Consultant will provide temporary support to the Lab Safety Manager in strengthening chemical inventory processes, chemical information management systems, and storage compliance. The role focuses on ensuring the accuracy of chemical data, optimizing chemical management platforms, improving access to safety information, and enhancing compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including ADR and PGS 15. The consultant will work closely with laboratory, safety, facility, operational, and technical stakeholders to implement improvements and ensure sustainable handover of processes and controls.

Responsibilities

Review and validate the current CMR/ZZS chemical inventory, resolving data integrity and upload issues within Lab Vantage.

Maintain and optimize the Chem Watch database, including chemical records, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) links, system structure, and ongoing maintenance procedures.

Develop and implement clear standards for chemical data management, including ownership, governance, and maintenance responsibilities.

Enhance emergency access to SDS documentation for laboratory personnel, emergency response teams (BHV), and external emergency services.

Evaluate chemical storage areas to ensure compliance with requirements related to chemical compatibility, segregation, storage limits, and labeling.

Support remediation of audit observations and strengthen ADR/UN labeling and compliance controls.

Establish routine inspection programs and annual chemical inventory clean-up processes.

Update relevant SOPs, controlled documentation, templates, and training materials to reflect improved practices.

Coordinate implementation activities with key stakeholders and ensure effective knowledge transfer and project handover upon completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related scientific discipline.

Qualification as an Occupational Hygienist (Arbeidshygiënist), Higher Safety Professional (HVK), or an equivalent internationally recognized certification is highly preferred.

Strong expertise in chemical inventory management, SDS administration, CMR/ZZS substances, and chemical classification systems.

Solid understanding of ADR, PGS 15, chemical storage requirements, compatibility assessments, segregation principles, and labeling standards.

Demonstrated experience conducting data validation, compliance reviews, audits, and corrective action implementation.

Capable of working independently and managing priorities effectively within established timelines.

Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills, with experience engaging laboratory users, EHS functions, Facilities, Lab Operations, IT teams, system owners, and external suppliers.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with Dutch language proficiency required.