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Merck · 1 day ago

Spclst, Safety & Environment

Elkton, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$86K/yr - $135K/yr

3+ years exp

Merck is a leading global biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Specialist in Safety & Environment to join their EHS team. The role involves developing and implementing compliant EHS programs, managing EHS information and compliance, and supporting regulatory submissions while collaborating with various stakeholders.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

As a member of the Site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team, work collaboratively to ensure that compliant EHS programs are developed and implemented within operating departments at the Elkton site

Integrate EHS programs into daily operations to assure regulatory compliance, achieve continuous performance improvement, and meet EHS performance objectives

Partners with key stakeholders in manufacturing, laboratory and facility support to develop priorities to achieve these goals in alignment with site business priorities

Performs responsibilities and addresses challenges

Manages EHS information and compliance using site’s EHS management systems including data collection, modeling, trending, tracking and communication of EHS score card metrics

Supports the completion of regulatory submissions, notifications, etc. required to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local EHS requirements

Participates in EHS agency regulatory inspections and correspondence

Provides EHS support for management of change, incident investigation, risk assessments, EHS standards compliance, inspections and auditing and capital project work as assigned

Partners with stakeholders to administer site chemical management, waste and water management programs

With knowledge of EHS regulations and applicability, develops EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs as assigned

Provides guidance to formation of and participates in sustained performance of action oriented EHS committees

Supports implementation of EHS compliance initiatives for operating areas

Qualification

EHS management systemsEnvironmental Program managementChemical ManagementRegulatory complianceIncident investigationRisk assessmentsEHS standards complianceAnalytical skillsProactive attitudeService-oriented mindsetCommunicationCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsFlexibility