Sr EHS Specialist & Industrial Hygienist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Whitby, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

BSc in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
Professional Designation: Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in Chemical, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical industry
Minimum 3 years of Industrial Hygiene training/experience
Previous experience conducting presentations/training for various levels within an organization
Client or project management experience
Able to work in fast-paced friendly environment
High integrity for dealing with confidential information
Demonstrated professionalism
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Proficiency with English Language
Equivalency: Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Compliance with Cleanroom requirements (no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair; no contact lens, prescriptive glasses provided)
Ability to work in Laboratory Setting, Office, with PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs), at heights
Ability to perform alternating or rotating shift work as required

Responsibilities

Maintain safe working environment and report potential hazards
Lead creation and integration of EHS programs and management systems
Collaborate with internal partners and site leadership to gain support and ensure compliance
Lead Industrial Hygiene (IH) Program: develop IH sampling plans/strategies, Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs), IH analytical methods; conduct IH assessments; evaluate technologies for containment improvement
Participate in cross-functional teams to evaluate/enhance containment of existing processes
Lead Designated Substances Program
Lead Industrial & Office Ergonomics program
Lead Respiratory Protection Program and Fit Testing, including PAPR maintenance/testing
Conduct Combustible Dust Hazard Assessment and Management
Support Health and Safety: incident investigations, JHSC audit finding closures, risk assessments
Develop and conduct EHS training: orientation, monthly safety talks, department-specific training
Conduct equipment reviews
Act as advisor/resource to Joint Health and Safety Committee
Perform New Project Risk Assessments
Attend Kick-Off Meetings and ongoing Project Meetings
Evaluate containment/industrial hygiene for new projects
Develop potent compound active-specific procedures and training
Liaise with Project Managers, Process Engineers, and Clients
Provide back-up/support to other EHS team members and Health Centre
Lead/participate in EHS audits/investigations with regulatory bodies, Clients, Corporate representatives
Implement Global EHS Standards and complete regulatory/corporate reporting
Provide guidance/support to EHS team, internal/external clients on EHS matters; support operations, maintenance, Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS)
Establish standard procedures for site, exchange expertise with other sites, ensure compliance with EHS regulations/practices
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies/Procedures; work collaboratively with team; comply with Patheon quality systems SOPs

Skills

EHS Programs

Industrial Hygiene

Risk Assessments

Incident Investigations

Ergonomics

Respiratory Protection

Fit Testing

PAPR Maintenance

Combustible Dust Assessment

Occupational Exposure Limits

Containment Strategies

GMP Compliance

EHS Training

JHSC Audits

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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