Health & Safety Specialist/Senior Specialist (EHS Spec II/III)
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Info

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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, 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

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

Our PPD™ Laboratory services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

Maintains environmental, health and safety program and supports multiple sites across the organization. Assists management team with monitoring environmental compliance and safety metrics (i.e. chemical safety, ergonomics, illness and injury prevention). Conducts compliance training, audits and inspects sites or lab environments to ensure compliance with global occupational safety and health standards. Recommends corrective action where hazards or risks exist. Helps manage current OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) sites as well as assist other sites with preparing for and obtaining their VPP Star designation.

A day in the Life:

• Practices and enforces good safety practices. Responds to inquiries and provides follow-up to health, safety, and environmental issues to site management.
• Supports Associate Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) in ensuring that all licensing, permitting, or other environmental, health or safety requirements are met and take appropriate actions to ensure that any non-compliance issues are addressed.
• Conducts investigations and responds to EHS incidents, chemical spills, injuries, near misses, and identified EHS hazards. Identifies and completes corrective actions as required.
• Ensures that procedures meet federal, state, and local requirements (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.). Develops and updates health and safety related programs, training, and SOPs.
• Updates management on new or changed regulations in a timely manner. Makes recommendations on feasible solutions and alternatives for compliance.
• Ensures safe removal and disposal of hazardous chemical and biological waste from facility on a regular basis. Maintains and monitors waste manifest system. Completes reporting forms and documents for all required regulatory agencies.
• Develops, conducts and supports employee health and safety training programs, including refresher trainings as required by regulations.
• Conducts regular safety walk-downs and conducts employee health hazard exposure monitoring to ensure OSHA compliance. Oversees ergonomic related issues and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Collaborates with corporate Worker's Compensation Administrator to supply information on related claims to insurance company. Assists with or conducts work-related injury/illness investigations.
• Maintains safety equipment inventory, performs periodic safety inspections, monitors hazardous waste removal vendors, and may assist in consolidating hazardous wastes.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
• EHS Specialist II: comparable to 2+ years
• EHS Specialist III: comparable to 5+ years

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• A degree in Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, or other EHS related fields of study is preferred
• Previous experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) laboratory with chemicals and samples is highly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, IATA, and other applicable regulations
• Firm knowledge of laboratory and hazardous waste regulations to include hazardous chemical/biohazard storage and disposal regulations
• Knowledge and experience working in a laboratory and with hazardous substances and chemicals
• Experience with industrial hygiene air monitoring strategies
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to provide effective training
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong judgment and business acumen
• Strong computer skills

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

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