Merck · 1 day ago
Spclst, Safety & Environment
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.
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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
Required
BS with preference for Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety, or Industrial Hygiene
Minimum 3 years applied professional experience in industrial safety, environmental and/or general EHS role
Self-motivated, proactive, and can-do attitude with the ability to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Possess critical thinking, analytical and logical problem-solving abilities
Ability to prioritize, focus on and obtain business results
Flexibility to perform various tasks to support the business
Service and result-oriented mindset
Ability to handle potentially stressful situations with a positive attitude
Preferred
Experience in Environmental Program management, Chemical Management, Laboratory Safety, Radiation Safety and/or Biosafety
Experience with EHS regulatory agency inspections
Strong systems and IT knowledge including Microsoft applications a plus
Demonstrated performance in a highly regulated industry with strict standards adherence and compliance initiatives
Relevant professional certification(s) preferred including ASP/CSP and/or CIH
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
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