EHS Specialist

Merck Group; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in Wisconsin seeks an Environmental Health & Safety professional to provide safety, environmental and industrial hygiene leadership. You will support site management in regulatory compliance and drive improvements in health, safety and environmental performance.

The role includes conducting site risk assessments, delivering training, leading inspections, and overseeing CAPA and incident investigations to minimize risk and ensure a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related field required.
• Preferred Master’s degree in EH&S or related discipline.
• Certifications such as CSP or CIH advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide Safety, Environmental and Industrial Hygiene support and assist site management in regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement projects to improve health, safety and environmental performance.
• Lead site risk assessments, training, inspections, CAPA, and incident investigations.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Experience training employees

Working knowledge of EHS standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Safety Management, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related Life Science/Engineering

Master's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field

CSP certification

CIH certification

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

Provide Safety & Environmental and Industrial (Occupational) Hygiene, assistance to site management in the prevention of occupational injuries (and illnesses) and emissions to the environment. Assist site management in ensuring compliance with environmental, occupational hygiene and safety regulatory requirements. Under general direction, develop and implement projects and procedures to improve health & safety and environmental performance, improve regulatory compliance position, improve processes and minimize liability.

In this role, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct and ensure competency in site risk assessments, identify risk reduction strategies, and collaborate with management to implement controls for high-risk work (e.g., LOTO, confined space, hot work, process safety).
• Maintain, monitor, and audit the site’s comprehensive EHS Management System while preparing internal and external regulatory reports and documentation.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, build site inspection competency, and maintain routine communication with management and personnel on all EHS matters.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate adult EHS training programs, ensuring personnel competence across safety, health, and operational procedures.
• Oversee emergency response planning, drills, fire detection/suppression, and life safety systems for security, fire, chemical, medical, and natural disasters.
• Ensure compliance with air and water emission quantification/control standards, as well as hazardous solid waste control and disposal practices, especially for chemical manufacturing.
• Apply principles of industrial toxicology, industrial ventilation, occupational disease prevention, musculoskeletal disorder prevention, and hygiene sampling/assessments.
• Manage specialized safety fundamentals, including electrical safety/arc flash, construction safety, loss control, lab safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) programs (including respiratory protection).
• Lead root-cause accident/incident investigations, implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and apply basic statistical analysis to monitor EHS performance.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Safety Management, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Life Science or Engineering Science discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Safety Management, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Life Science or Engineering Science discipline.
• Working knowledge of EHS, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene Standards
• CSP, CIH certifications.
• Experience training employees.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Pay Range for this position: $67,700/yr - $121,400/yr
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!