Organisation/Company CaixaResearch Institute Department People Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 21 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 4 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes

Offer Description

The CaixaResearch Institute is set to become a leading international research centre in the translational study of immunology and the most prevalent diseases. The centre will conduct its own research focused on studying how the immune system works when it interacts with pathologies, such as neurological, oncological, metabolic and infectious diseases, as well as analysing related environmental factors.

The Institute’s mission will be accomplished by prioritising a multi- and interdisciplinary approach, the development of cutting-edge technologies and the transfer of results to society. The Institute will establish the necessary procedures to guarantee that all the activities carried out by its community will comply with the values of transparency, accountability, scientific excellence, integrity and ethics, equity and inclusion.

Position Summary:

- The Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer will be responsible for coordinating and continuously improving the Institute’s occupational risk prevention, workplace health and employee wellbeing activities fostering a proactive culture of prevention, health, safety and wellbeing across the Institute.
- The role covers the entire Institute, including laboratories, scientific platforms,



offices and common areas, and supports all employees, visitors and external personnel.
- The successful candidate will combine occupational risk prevention expertise with a strong understanding of research and laboratory environments, including biological and chemical risks.

Key Responsibilities and duties:

Reporting to the Head of People, with close collaboration with the Laboratory Operations and the Biosafety Committee, the key responsibilities will be:

- Coordinate the Institute’s occupational risk prevention activities and oversee the implementation and follow-up of preventive actions across the Institute.
- Act as an operational liaison with the External Prevention Service, supporting risk assessments, identifying gaps and coordinating follow-up actions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, internal policies and preventive procedures.
- Coordinate and monitor risk assessments across laboratories, scientific platforms, offices and common areas, supporting the management of biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic and psychosocial risks.
- Contribute to the development, review and implementation of biosafety SOPs, procedures and safe working practices.
- Collaborate with Laboratory Operations, the Biosafety Committee, managers and employees to promote safe working practices.




- Coordinate health surveillance, medical examinations, workplace adaptations and preventive health initiatives, including support for pregnant, breastfeeding and especially sensitive workers.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, and monitor the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate occupational risk prevention requirements for contractors, visitors and external personnel.
- Design and deliver health, safety and wellbeing training, onboarding sessions and awareness initiatives.
- Develop and coordinate an Institute-wide wellbeing programme addressing physical, mental, social and workplace wellbeing.
- As a member of the People team, contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives and support selected HR projects and activities according to business needs and priorities.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in occupational risk prevention, health and safety, employee wellbeing or a related role.
- Experience in a biomedical research institute, hospital, university, biotechnology company, pharmaceutical company or laboratory environment is highly valued.
- Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences or a related field.
- Official Master’s Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention, preferably covering Workplace Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Ergonomics and Psychosocial Risks.
- Training or demonstrated knowledge in biosafety, biological risk and occupational risk prevention; experience in BSL-1/BSL-2 and laboratory environments will be highly valued.

Specific Requirements

Technical skills:

- Knowledge of Spanish

📌 Occupational Health, Safety (España)
🏢 CaixaResearch Institute
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