EHS Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have a real-world impact, and you’ll be supported in achieving your career goals.

Position Summary:

As an EHS Specialist, your primary focus will be on protecting our associates, the environment, and our facility from harm. You will establish systems and provide leadership for the identification and monitoring of environmental hazards and workplace safety risks through the analysis of environmental activities, work processes, materials, waste, equipment, and the work habits of employees. You will be responsible for identifying potential or actual areas of non-compliance through audits or inspections and ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive action is taken. Additionally, you will facilitate the integration of our EHS standards and develop, implement, and improve written EHS programs based on OSHA and EPA regulations, Thermo Fisher Scientific corporate standards, and best management practices.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Location: Maplewood, MN

Hours: Day Shift, Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

Ensuring a safe working environment for the R&D labs and office colleagues by implementing OSHA, EPA, Corporate, and site safety policies and requirements.

Completing environmental reporting, creating and maintaining waste profiles, and driving compliance activities as required under air, water, and waste permits.

Completing job safety and ergonomic analysis, making recommendations, and working with management to implement changes when necessary.

Assisting lab users with concerns or designs to ensure safe and environmentally compliant operations, and facilities teams with job scoping and planning.

Conducting site inspections for environmental and safety compliance. Assisting in safety committees and awareness programs.

Developing and delivering training programs. Advising on hazard communication and SDS programs.

Supporting hazard identification and equipment commissioning during Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), lab risk assessments, and lab safety audits.

Coordinating emergency preparedness drills and collaborating with the site’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) to develop appropriate responses. Actively participating in the ERT as EHS representative.

Qualifications:

Education:

Education requirement: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Equivalent experience in a technical field (chemistry, biology, environmental, safety, etc.) with training in core Environmental, Health and Safety discipline is also acceptable.

Experience:

5+ years of experience in safety or environmental field in a lab or manufacturing environment, preferred. 1+ yrs of experience in local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance, preferred. Experience with physical, chemical, and viral laboratory environments as well as pilot-scale equipment, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Good technical and project management skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities.
• Good verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to develop and foster creative and innovative solutions.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees.
• Ability to discern and appropriately communicate sensitive issues.
• Physical demand lifting 50 to 70 pounds and being able to move 55-gallon drums with drum carts.

Excellent Benefits Package:

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we value our employees and offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays.
• 401K Company Match up to 6%.
• Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days!
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Recognition Program.
• Charitable Gift Matching.
• Company Paid Parental Leave.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please contact us via telephone at 1-855-471-2255* or email at accessibility@thermofisher.com. This contact information is provided for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Minnesota is $60,000.00–$90,000.00.

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