Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
As an EHS Specialist II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be responsible for ensuring workplace safety, environmental compliance, and employee wellbeing. You will develop, implement and maintain comprehensive EHS programs while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and functional managers. Working collaboratively across departments, you will contribute to our commitment to safety through proactive risk management, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS:
Keys to Success:
Education:
• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments
• Preferred Fields of Study: Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or related scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
• Professional EHS certifications preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM)
Experience:
• Strong knowledge of applicable EHS regulations, standards and best practices (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001)
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and implementing corrective actions
• Experience developing and delivering EHS training programs
Experience working in a matrixed environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge in industrial hygiene monitoring, hazardous materials management, and emergency response
• Ability to analyze EHS data and metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to work with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS and chemical management systems
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Additional language skills may be valued
• Must be able to conduct facility inspections and respond to emergencies, including some physical activity
The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required. The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs. Standing, walking, reaching, and bending are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments. Overtime work may also be necessary.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Job Seekers with Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
Benefits:
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $72,000.00–$100,000.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards