Quality, Environment, Safety and Health (QESH) Advisor

Job title: Quality, Environment, Safety and Health (QESH) Advisor

Location: Delft, the Netherlands

Work model: Hybrid

The Quality, Environment, Safety and Health (QESH) Advisor, as member of the QESH team, informs, advises, coaches, challenges and supports the Delft and Wageningen based Science, Research and Innovation laboratories on QESH, in order to secure a healthy and incident-free working environment, today and tomorrow.

Your key responsibilities

Act as an advisor, coach and trainer for line managers in their daily activities as being a leader and a role model for SHE and Q within the organization
Act as an advisor, coach and trainer for (new) employees concerning application of QESH in their daily activities, concerning practical measures to be used in the experimental setup, as well as in relation to the workplace (ergonomics checks, ergonomics trainings and advice) in labs and offices
Lead expert teams on QESH topics such as chemicals, laboratory and office ergonomics, laboratory waste
Build, maintain, manage and improve the QESH Management System
Guide and support compliance to new and existing Q and SHE legislations, requirements and standards, including the execution of gap assessments, through implementation of fit-for-purpose policies, procedures and best practices
Execute and guide internal and external audits, Gemba and Supervision rounds in labs and offices
Execute, lead or chair SHE Risk assessments in labs and offices, such as assessments on Job Safety, Health Risks, Machine Safety (“verdiepende machine-RI&E”), TIER-2 exposure at the workplace and the ‘Risk Inventory- and Evaluation’ (RI&E)
Lead & report Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) to determine the causes leading to QESH incidents and to gather effective solutions
Be a member of the Management of Change (MoC) team: provide input on SHE and Q for changes to buildings, utilities, equipment, processes and ICT hard- and software
Contribute to the development and management of platforms, applications, databases, and SharePoint sites for documentation of QESH related data, a.o. procedures, substance data, inspections, training matrixes, in line with Q and SHE requirements

We bring

You get the opportunity to be at the front of Biotechnology Innovations, for which Quality, Environment, Health and Safety are of key importance
You get the opportunity to be of great added value to the workplace of the science community within dsm-firmenich
A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions. You are giving the freedom to be creative and proactive
An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone
We offer you the possibility to grow and develop yourself professionally and personally
A good Collective Labour Agreement and competitive salary
Besides 25 paid holidays plus budget to buy additionally up to 13 extra holidays
A membership for only 15 Euros per month at a newly equipped gym on site
Based on your experience we will offer you a base salary of € 60,000 to € 90,000 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month) and extra benefits, such as 25 holiday days, a bonus, the option to buy more holiday days with a 6% my choice budget and much more

You bring

A detailed and analytical understanding about what it takes regarding soft skills, technical skills, systems management and way of organizing yourself to work as a QESH advisor in a demanding, complex Science and Innovation lab and offices organization
The competences to do so via Degree in Safety Engineering (HVK, MVK) or via past experiences. Relevant experience in Biotech R&D is a prerequisite
Experience with working in multidisciplinary teams
Fluency in English and Dutch (written and spoken)
Being skilled in application of dedicated software and digital tools is a prerequisite
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Flexible, result oriented mindset, can-do mentality

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Ruslana Lohina-Kazimierczak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (ruslana.lohina@dsm-firmenich.com).

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.