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Job DescriptionAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.Location/Division Specific InformationCranbury, NJ / Biosciences Division - Recombinant Proteins (REP) Business UnitThis team unites deep scientific expertise with a collaborative culture to build a product portfolio that includes cytokines, growth factors, antibodies and ELISA kits used to support the research of our academic, government, biotech, and pharmaceutical customers.Discover Impactful Work:As an advisor on EHS aspects to the Leadership team and functional managers, you will lead, develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health and safety programs at the Cranbury, NJ site. This position will report to the Director, EHS and have primary responsibility of supporting lab operations but will have exposure to all operations.A Day In The Life:
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permits at assigned site
Implement, develop, and roll out EHS programs in a new facility
Conduct environmental, health and safety audits
Carry out job hazard assessments and LOTO procedure development by partnering with key stakeholders.
Lead Safety Committee(s)
Maintain an on-the-floor presence and provide technical assistance and advice to operations managers and colleagues regarding environmental health and safety issues
Ensure the communication of environmental health and safety matters
Partner with stake holders to conduct accident/incident investigations
Oversee the EHS aspects of capital projects and facility expansions
Author site safety policies and perform procedural document reviews to ensure EHS risks are adequately addressed
Develop and provide training programs to ensure colleague knowledge and understanding of safety regulations and requirements including orientation for new colleagues
Support day-to-day operations
Management of chemical and biological wastes on-site
Maintenance of regulatory paperwork for various agencies
Active member of the building emergency response team (BERT) which could include HAZMAT and 1st Aid / CPR certifications
Review and approve contractor safe work permits
Responsible for promoting a strong safety culture through outreach initiatives, colleague, and management engagement
Manage site worker's compensation program, and incident investigation program and oversee the EHS database implementation for the site
Assist with the site Emergency Plan and the Emergency Response Team
Keys to Success:EducationBachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or similar technical discipline; training in core Environmental, Health and Safety disciplines is preferredExperience
3+ years experience in safety or environmental field. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Experience in local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance
CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), and/or CPE (Certified Professional Ergonomist) is a plus
Experience supporting scientists working in a laboratory environment
Prior experience administering OSHA’s Chemical Hygiene standard (1910.1450)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Good technical and project management skills to successfully lead multiple projects and daily responsibilities
Ability to make decisions and work independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated with the ability to develop and foster creative and innovative solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills required, including the ability to interact with all levels of employees and outside regulatory agencies
Ability to discern and appropriately communicate sensitive issues
Demonstrated proficiency with computer/software applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Physical Requirements / Work EnvironmentMany duties are performed while sitting at a desk or conference room, (e.g., operating a computer, using a telephone, or writing and analyzing data and/or reports, attending meetings). In addition, walking or standing within the office area is required for conducting inspections, drills, participating in agency inspections, conducting EHS audits, assisting and may serve as an incident commander in Emergency Response Time (ERT) activities. Preferably able to be respirator certified and be able to wear protective equipment required during emergency response to a chemical spill.This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.Apply today! http://jobs .thermofisher.comThermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.Accessibility/Disability AccessJob Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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