EHS Specialist

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role

The EHS Specialist will assist in developing and implementing safety and security programs, projects and procedures to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions and to improve health & safety performance, improve regulatory compliance position, improve processes and minimize liability, using knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Responsibilities include the following:

• Support site operations by participating in safety investigations
• Serve as Safety representative for Pro 1, 2, 3 and Lab Building
• Manage Incident Commander(IC) coverage for upcoming week
• Respond to Emergency Calls from IC and further communicate to site leadership team.
• Support operations by participating in Risk Assessments
• Perform walkthroughs of the operations and report findings with MySite
• Connect formally and informally with operators, supervisors, and managers to discuss safety topics
• Present in department meetings on safety related topics
• Support PHA/HazOp reviews

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemistry or other life science discipline
• 4+ years of EHS work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of EHS compliance experience in the chemical, specialty chemical or pharmaceutical industry
• Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Engineering
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (American Board of Certified Industrial Hygienist) or Certified Safety Professional (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) or comparable certifying organization within the hiring country/region
• Ability to productively and collaboratively foster management and employee participation
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Excellent computer skills

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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