EHS Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Laboratory, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. required (equivalent experience in a technical field such as chemistry, biology, environmental, or safety with training in core EHS discipline also acceptable)
  • 5+ years of experience in safety or environmental field in a lab or manufacturing environment (preferred)
  • 1+ years 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)
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • 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 information

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Establishing systems and providing 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
  • Identifying potential or actual areas of non-compliance through audits or inspections and ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive action is taken
  • Facilitating the integration of EHS standards and developing, implementing, and improving written EHS programs based on OSHA and EPA regulations, Thermo Fisher Scientific corporate standards, and best management practices

Skills

OSHA
EPA
EHS
Hazard Identification
Risk Assessment
Audits
Inspections
Environmental Reporting
Waste Management
Job Safety Analysis
Ergonomics
PPE
Hazardous Materials

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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