Chemical Safety Engineer (HSE-OHS-GI-2026-160-LD)

Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. 

Job Description

Introduction

As a Chemical Safety Engineer, you will join the HSE department, which supports CERN in the implementation and application of its Safety Policy. With the HSE department, you will join the OHS Group, which is in charge of providing advice, monitoring, and following up on the implementation and accomplishment of safety objectives, aimed at a continuous improvement of a safe working environment. Within this group, you will join the General Safety and Equipment Integrity (GI) section.

You will be one of the CERN specialists for Chemical Safety, joining a multidisciplinary team of Safety experts.

Functions

• Provide advice and support, including for risk assessments, in the Chemical Safety domain.
• Perform safety verifications on installations and activities.
• Provide support in the definition of requirements for the compliant transport of dangerous goods.
• Provide support in safety audits, technical reviews, and projects.
• Check the conformity to safety requirements of the engineering and tendering specifications.
• Write CERN Safety documentation including rules, instructions, and guidelines.
• Design and deliver safety training in collaboration with the CERN Safety Training service.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in managing chemical safety engineering aspects of large-scale industrial facilities or projects.
• Demonstrated experience in providing advice and support on chemical and biological hazards, including the transport of dangerous goods.
• Knowledge of relevant European regulations or equivalent national standards for the chemical safety domain.

Technical competencies:

• Occupational safety and risk management, knowledge of chemical risks and protection.
• Occupational safety and risk management, including hazard identification and analysis, risk assessment and compensatory measures definition.
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment.
• Safety conformity assessment.

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving Results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
• Communicating Effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Working in Teams: gaining trust and collaboration from others.
• Solving Problems: recognising what is essential; discriminating between important and peripheral information and being able to see the whole picture.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 17.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Flexibility: Hybrid

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: HSE-OHS-GI-2026-160-LD

Field of work: Health, Safety and Environment

Benchmark Job Title: Health, Safety and Environment Engineer

Global Benefits

• A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!

More information about us, here: careers.cern