Thermo Fisher Scientific · 1 week ago
EHS Specialist III
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $136K/yr
3+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a leader in serving science, and they are seeking an EHS Specialist III. This position is primarily responsible for administering the company’s Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Programs, establishing and overseeing health and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with EHS regulations and codes.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Develops, maintains, and enforces safety policies and procedures in accordance with all local, state, federal regulations and company EHS program requirements
Ensures compliance with EHS regulations and codes and acts as liaison to regulatory agency personnel
Manages the employee safety training program, including developing and delivering training curricula and driving/tracking employee participation
Specifies the procurement and maintenance of safety equipment inventory to ensure that onsite personnel have adequate protection from workplace hazards
Reviews the procurement of chemicals and materials purchased for production, engineering, and R&D, including the maintenance of the library of SDS’s
Oversees emergency response activities and manages site’s emergency response team
Laser safety officer
Responsible for promoting a strong safety culture at a Cal-OSHA VPP Star site through outreach initiatives as well as employee and management engagement
Managers contractor safety program
Manages site workers compensation program, incident investigation program, and oversees the EHS database implementation for the site
Manages the site’s ergonomics and biosafety programs
Conducts site audits for compliance with company global standards
Manages and maintains day-to-day EHS programs at the site, including new employee orientation, EHS management systems, and regulatory record keeping and reporting
Administers company compliance with regulatory permits. Prepares applications, interpreted regulations and maintains written EHS programs as necessary
Collects safety metrics and conducts trend analysis
Provides oversight to safety committee
Promotes site’s safety culture
Qualification
Required
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Laboratory Setting
Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
Office
Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
Warehouse
Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
Minimum of 3 or 5 years of relevant experience (depending on education level) 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 required, 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 medium (PowerPoint charts, written reports & memoranda, and verbal)
Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, environmental or industrial hygiene or comparable field and 5 years of experience, or a master's degree in safety engineering, environmental or industrial hygiene or comparable field and 3 years of experience
Benefits
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
Recent News
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