EHS Specialist III at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in environmental science, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, life sciences, biotechnology, or related field
Professional EHS certifications such as EHS / Risk Management / Nebosh / IOSH (advantageous but not mandatory)
Familiarity with local and national environmental, health, and safety regulations
Proficiency in English (verbal and written); Dutch proficiency advantageous
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office package
Experience in conducting risk assessments, hazard identification, and implementing risk mitigation strategies
Knowledge of EHS auditing and inspection procedures
Experience in Lean and/or Practical Process Improvement (PPI)
Experience working in a biotech manufacturing company and/or ISO/GMP certified facility
Open to improvements and capable of adapting to change
Able to influence in a matrix organization
Committed, with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Diligent and able to see the big picture
Sustainability approach

Responsibilities

Guarantee full compliance with all applicable local and national EHS regulations, regularly monitor changes, and proactively update EHS procedures
Manage EHS programs within budget
Conduct risk assessments and hazard analysis using Intelex
Collaborate with department heads to develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and minimize workplace incidents
Build, develop, and deliver EHS training programs for employees using SFLMS
Assess training needs and adapt programs to ensure employees are informed about safe work practices and emergency response protocols
Serve as a key member of the site emergency response and incident management team
Lead all aspects of environmental programs, including waste management and sustainability initiatives
Implement practices to reduce the company’s environmental footprint while maintaining compliance
Support new environmental initiatives in EMEA
Undertake scheduled EHS audits and inspections to appraise program efficiency and identify improvements
Develop action plans to address audit findings
Participate in ISO/GMP audits as necessary
Stay informed about EHS trends, technologies, and guidelines
Recommend and implement process improvements and innovations to improve EHS performance
Drive, deliver, implement, and report on efficiency projects in the EMEA region
Support EHS activities in other sites in the Netherlands up to 50% of the time

Skills

EHS Compliance

Risk Assessment

Hazard Analysis

Intelex

Safety Training

SFLMS

GMP

PPE

Environmental Management

Waste Management

Sustainability

Auditing

Inspections

ISO Audits

Emergency Response

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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