Get involved in environmentally friendly and safe textile production – and become a part of a sustainable movement.
To improve our team in St.Gallen, Switzerland, we are looking for a Chemical Assessor (f/m)
bluesign technologies is a globally operating company with its headquarters in St.Gallen, Switzerland. We offer solutions for the textile industry as well as related industries to produce safe and environmental friendly products. Our customers include major brands, chemical suppliers, and manufacturers. Our employees include motivated professionals, focused specialists – and soon, maybe even you too.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As Chemical Assessor, you assure the assessment of customers’ chemical products by using the bluesign® SYSTEM. You support our system partners in the application of the bluesign® TOOL database and assess chemical products against the bluesign® CRITERIA. This job offers the unique chance to make a difference in the move toward sustainability in the world of textiles.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assessment of chemical products used in the textile industry and related industries using the bluesign® CRITERIA with the
assistance of IT tools
– Evaluation of the use of restricted chemical substances along
the supply chain
– Customer-specific evaluation of chemical products regarding their impact on the environment, occupational health, and consumer safety
• Assist manufacturers in the textile industry and related industries with their chemicals management
• Assist chemical suppliers in improving their products with regard to safety and the impact on the environment
• Provide training/support for bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNERS in the use of the bluesign® TOOL, bluesign® FINDER, and bluesign® CUBE
• Cooperation with other Bluesign departments and assistance with chemical expertise
• Compilation of chemical assessment lists for chemical management of textile manufacturing companies
IDEAL PROFILE:
• A qualified degree in Chemistry/Textile Engineering or related sciences
• At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in relevant chemical industries
• In-depth knowledge and experience in the field of GHS classification and labeling of chemical products
• Knowledge in the field of product stewardship
• In-depth knowledge and experience with textile dyestuffs,
textile dyeing, and finishing or printing
• Knowledge of the chemical and/or textile supply chain
and expertise in the processes and chemicals used is an
advantage
• Knowledge about toxicology and risk evaluation is an
advantage
personal skills
• Conscientious and organized
• Open-minded
• Good interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Team worker with proven ability to work independently
• Quick perception and analytical mindset
• Ability to train and transfer knowledge
• Good command of written and verbal communication
in English
• Good Chinese skills (written and spoken) is an advantage
• Good MS Office skills
We offer you a varied and responsible role with lots of freedom in an international and dynamic environment. Great benefits, a modern workplace, and flexible working hours are a matter of course for us in a growing company.
Interested? Then please send us your application documents with a photo, your earliest possible start date, and your salary expectations via e-mail to Ms. Irma Del Vecchio, HR, [email protected] – we look forward to getting to know you.
