EHS Compliance & Risk Leader

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma seeks an experienced EHS professional to develop and maintain comprehensive safety programs in line with US regulations. You will lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives across facilities, focusing on compliance, training, and reporting.

The role emphasizes training, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold a strong safety culture and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, chemical, or life science industries.
• Strong understanding of US EHS regulations and standards (OSHA, EPA, TSCA/REACH, RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act); risk assessment methodologies.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), CIH, NEBOSH, CHMM, or equivalent; NIOSH credentials.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs compliant with US regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and prepare management reports.
• Lead US-centric EHS training and onboarding for staff and contractors.
• Manage chemical safety, waste, air and water compliance, and emergency preparedness.
• Support site audits, inspections, and regulatory inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce risk and cost of risk.

Skills

EHS experience

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

EHS software

Microsoft Office

Data management

Job description

MilliporeSigma seeks an experienced EHS professional to develop and maintain comprehensive safety programs in line with US regulations. You will lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives across facilities, focusing on compliance, training, and reporting.

The role emphasizes training, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold a strong safety culture and regulatory readiness.