EHS Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in Roseville, MN. This onsite role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, developing training programs, and managing EHS risks. Join a company committed to employee growth and a safe work environment.

Benefits

Career development

Free medical coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• 5-7 years of experience in health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all EHS permits and licenses required for Abbott site operations.
• Identify potential EHS risks and assess the impact of new or modified processes.
• Develop, implement, manage, and improve all programs related to Environmental, Health, and Safety.

Skills

Health and Safety Principles

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn. We care for yourself and your family, encourage you to be your true self, and support living a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow your dream career.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit — an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company recognized for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THIS IS AN ONSITE DAILY REQUIRED POSITION.

The Opportunity

This position is based in Roseville, MN, within the CRM Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative solutions to improve treatment for heart arrhythmias.

What You'll Work On

Main Purpose of this Role

Implement and maintain AV policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all Abbott, local, state, and federal health and safety standards. This includes researching, determining applicability, and implementing compliance plans, providing employee training, conducting inspections, assisting with corrective actions, and tracking observations to closure. Serve as a center of expertise in Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work, Emergency Preparedness, Hazard Communication, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Contractor Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Electrical Safety, Biological Safety, Working at Heights, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Vehicles, and Ergonomics.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all EHS permits and licenses required for Abbott site operations.
• Identify potential EHS risks and assess the impact of new or modified processes and regulations, taking appropriate actions.
• Develop, implement, manage, and improve all programs related to Environmental, Health, and Safety scopes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Ensure the Environmental Management System complies with ISO 14001 standards.
• Review and maintain SDS database and chemical inventories.
• Support emergency response and fire plans, including procurement of response materials and on-call emergency support.
• Monitor employee exposure to chemicals and toxic substances, including conducting Industrial Hygiene sampling.
• Investigate EHS incidents and develop prevention strategies.
• Provide timely EHS training for employees and specific programs as needed.
• Develop procedures, standards, and conduct assessments to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Understanding of health and safety principles.
• 5-7 years of experience in health and safety.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred; manufacturing experience is a plus.

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can build a rewarding career with benefits including:

• A safe, fast-paced work environment.
• Training, career development, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Apply Now

Learn more about our benefits at www.abbottbenefits.com.

Follow your career aspirations with Abbott, a diverse and inclusive company committed to employee growth.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, Facebook, and Twitter.

The base pay for this position ranges from $60,000 to $120,000, depending on location and experience.