Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 month ago
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II
Saint Paul Church, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $114K/yr
5+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leading organization dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II will focus on protecting associates and the environment by identifying hazards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing EHS programs.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
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
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental, Safety, etc. with training in core Environmental, Health and Safety subject area is also acceptable
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 issues
Physical demand lifting 50 to 70 pounds and being able to move 55-gallon drums with drum carts
Preferred
5+ years of experience in safety or environmental field in a lab or manufacturing environment
1+ yrs of experience in local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance
Experience with physical, chemical, and viral laboratory environments as well as pilot-scale equipment
Benefits
Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
Paid time off and designated paid holidays.
Retirement savings plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee referral bonus.
Career advancement opportunities.
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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