EHS Specialist

Pace® Labs; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pace is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety professional to join the Scientific Insourcing Services team. You’ll lead safety surveys, investigate incidents, manage waste streams, and support hazard reviews and lab moves.

The role emphasizes improving safety programs, regulatory compliance, and practical risk controls within R&D operations. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field, 1+ year experience, OSHA 30 and Hazwoper 40, and a strong ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Hazwoper 40 certification preferred.
• 1+ year EHS/chemistry experience.
• Ability to identify safety improvements and close gaps.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety surveys and incident investigations.
• Maintain waste disposal compliance.
• Support lab safety and risk assessments.
• Contribute to safety training and forums.
• Support lab moves and commissioning.

Skills

Hazard ID

Risk analysis

Adaptability

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

OSHA 30

Hazwoper 40

Job description

Shift:Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Flexible)Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.Make an impact. Build a career.At Pace, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone.That’s why we need you — your curiosity, your talents, and your drive — to help us advance this important work, and your career.Find your place at PaceJoin us as a an EHS professional, where you’ll put your love of science to work in the Scientific Insourcing Services department.. You’ll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace.Candidate will be part of a team that provides Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) support to laboratory R&D operations.This is an Evergreen posting please apply if you'd like to be considered for future positions.Compensation: $22.00 - 28.00 per hourWhat you’ll doMonthly safety surveys (presenting monthly safety focus, enter safety surveys into database, track survey data, and make sure findings are closed out in a timely manner)Initiate, follow up, and complete incident documentation of all incidents/injuries within a timely manner; complete WIMS investigations, identify root cause(s), and document measures taken to prevent reoccurrence; provide updates to management regarding causal analysis and corrective actionsActively problem solve and troubleshoot waste logisticsVerify Waste Stream Profiles & Waste Inventory are active and accurateEnsure waste labels are correct and accurateUnderstand and implement waste storage and handling proceduresAssist in the disposal of hazardous waste and materials as part of laboratory clean outsHazard Review documentation (including pre- and post- work) and identify processes within a division/area that will need a Hazard ReviewParticipate in monthly Tech Forum Lab Safety meetings; communicate EHS updates to committees as neededProvide respirator fit testsMachine guarding assessmentsLab commissioning support (to include lab EHS readiness, equipment start up, pre-start up safety reviews, technical support for lab moves, and lab exiting for vacated areas)Maintain active communication with various customer personnelWhat you’ll bringBachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Biology, or related fieldEHS (Environmental health and safety) and/or Chemistry experience, 1+ yearOSHA 30 and/or Hazwoper 40, preferredAbility to identify improvement opportunities, develop plans to close gaps, garner management support for key initiatives, and track improvement initiatives to closureRisk analysis skills - capable of hazard and risk identification, assessment, and controls; communicate risks and methods to reduce riskAbility to adapt to changing circumstances and prioritize work effectivelyWhat we promiseComprehensive benefit program, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching and a tuition reimbursement programOpportunities to build a rewarding careerAn inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation and growthResponsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain \"non-U.S. persons\" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, \"Temporary Residents\" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.BenefitsWhen you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.Equal Opportunity EmployerPace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.