EHS Specialist III at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Pleasanton, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Life Sciences, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in safety engineering, environmental or industrial hygiene or comparable field and 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in safety engineering, environmental or industrial hygiene or comparable field and 3 years of relevant experience
Relevant experience including the organization/implementation of facility-wide safety programs or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for workplace hazards
Demonstrated ability to determine training needs, organize and conduct training
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with senior management and large employee groups
Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet, and slide presentations
Excellent communication skills in a variety of media (PowerPoint charts, written reports & memoranda, and verbal)
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Ability to work in laboratory setting, with loud noises, strong odors, warehouse, and hazardous/toxic materials
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Responsibilities

Administer the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Programs
Establish and oversee health and safety standards
Develop, maintain, and enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with all local, state, federal regulations and company EHS program requirements
Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and codes and act as liaison to regulatory agency personnel
Manage the employee safety training program, including developing and delivering training curricula and driving/tracking employee participation
Specify the procurement and maintenance of safety equipment inventory to ensure that onsite personnel have adequate protection from workplace hazards
Review the procurement of chemicals and materials purchased for production, engineering, and R&D, including the maintenance of the library of SDS’s
Oversee emergency response activities and manage site’s emergency response team
Serve as Laser safety officer
Promote a strong safety culture at a Cal-OSHA VPP Star site through outreach initiatives as well as employee and management engagement
Manage contractor safety program
Manage site workers compensation program, incident investigation program, and oversee the EHS database implementation for the site
Manage the site’s ergonomics and biosafety programs
Conduct site audits for compliance with company global standards
Manage and maintain day-to-day EHS programs at the site, including new employee orientation, EHS management systems, and regulatory record keeping and reporting
Administer company compliance with regulatory permits. Prepare applications, interpret regulations and maintain written EHS programs as necessary
Collect safety metrics and conduct trend analysis
Provide oversight to safety committee

Skills

EHS Programs

Safety Policies

Regulatory Compliance

Employee Safety Training

Safety Equipment Management

SDS Management

Emergency Response

Laser Safety

Contractor Safety

Workers Compensation

Incident Investigation

Ergonomics

Biosafety

Site Audits

Cal-OSHA VPP

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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