Job

JSR Micro NV is part of the Japanese multinational JSR Corporation, which employs 8000 people worldwide in the chemical and life science sector. We are located in Leuven since 1988 and employ 230 people.

JSR Micro NV produces state-of-the-art photoresists for the semiconductor industry that are used all over the world. Photoresists are photosensitive polymers used in the production of electronic components in computers, tablets, and smartphones. JSR is the market leader for these products through its innovative development and close collaboration with its customers.

In our Life Sciences division, we have a plant for the production of protein A chromatography media, an important excipient used by our customers for the production of the latest generation of biological medicines for the treatment of a.o. cancer and immune disorders.

Through its innovative materials and state-of-the-art technology, JSR Micro NV aims to make a positive contribution to the sustainable development of energy and the environment. JSR Micro NV develops, amongst others, materials used in advanced batteries and actively follows up the latest developments.

As a Product Stewardship (Sr) Specialist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and adapting PS policies. Furthermore, you will provide timely and quality support to the Product Stewardship & Sustainability team to support full product compliance. This according to JSR Micro's core values and adherence to quality, safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will apply knowledge to efficiently manage daily activities related to PS policies and processes and resolve daily issues in a timely manner.
• You perform the appropriate assessment of products and raw materials in relation to customers' regulations or chemical policies.
• You track developments in legislation, interpret and communicate the impact on product and business.
• You propose and implement improvements in assigned PS areas.
• You actively contribute to assigned projects and bring up improvement opportunities.
• You provide excellent and "right in time" (help desk or customer) support and functional advice to JSR staff.

• First, you have an eye for the social value and impact of chemistry on our lives and are committed to sustainable business practices.
• Suitable entry tickets to the world of Product Stewardship are bachelor's/master's degrees in chemistry, biology, bioengineering, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent.
• A solid interest in organic chemistry is a must. Knowledge of (eco)toxicology is a nice to have.
• Knowledge of EU chemicals legislation, in particular REACH and CLP. You are fluent in reading and interpreting legal texts, and you find your way around the web like no other so that you can track down all relevant information on chemicals and legislation. Experience with IUCLID and CHESAR is an asset.
• You are eager to learn, independent, communicative and customer oriented in a varied job where you have to quickly familiarize yourself with new material.
• You are interested in digitalization and automation to help make the department more efficient.
• You express yourself fluently in English. Knowledge of Dutch and/or other EU languages are an additional asset.

• You will work with your colleagues in a multicultural international environment where the boundaries of technology are pushed every day.
• Your internal and external clients are active in high technology, computer chip manufacturing and Life Sciences. Here you will have the opportunity to develop into a specialist in REACH and CLP, sustainable growth, and other legislation in areas of increasing importance.
• In fact, JSR Micro offers you a challenging position where sense of initiative and eagerness to learn are met with opportunities to develop your ideas.
• You will have the autonomy and responsibility to further develop your expertise and skills.
• In return, we offer you a wide range of training and development opportunities.
• You enjoy an attractive salary combined with a whole range of fringe benefits
  • Meal vouchers
  • Sports and culture vouchers
  • Eco vouchers
  • Group insurance
  • Hospitalization insurance including dental care
  • Annual individual bonus
  • Nice number of vacation days

In short, an exciting job where you feel good, because that is very important to us. Are you interested in job as a PS (Sr) Specialist within a great team @JSR Micro NV in Heverlee?

 We are looking forward to your application!