EHS Specialist

Zvh; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Baxter is seeking an EHS&S Specialist to drive environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs for a large-scale medical manufacturing facility in the United States.

You will partner with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and foster a strong safety culture across the site. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of EHS experience are required, with ASP, CSP, CHMM preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, RCRA regulatory requirements; ISO 14001/45001 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental, health, and safety programs across the facility.
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, PPE evaluations, and safety inspections.
• Identify hazards through Gemba walks and audits and drive corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and employee safety training.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to implement safety improvements.
• Support hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activities.
• Assist with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance, audits, and documentation.
• Support industrial hygiene programs, including chemical safety, hearing conservation, and environmental monitoring.
• Track regulatory requirements and help ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Safety program management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ASP certification

CSP certification

CHMM certification

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter As an EHS&S Specialist, you will help drive environmental, health, safety, and sustainability programs for a large-scale medical manufacturing facility. You'll partner closely with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and support a strong safety culture. This is where your expertise in safety, compliance, and continuous improvement helps create a safer workplace while supporting the production of life-saving products. Success in this role is measured by maintaining regulatory compliance, reducing workplace risks, supporting incident prevention, and driving meaningful EHS improvements across the site.

What you'll be doing

• Support environmental, health, and safety programs across the facility
• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, PPE evaluations, and safety inspections
• Identify hazards through Gemba walks and audits and drive corrective actions
• Support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and employee safety training
• Partner with operations, engineering, and facilities teams to implement safety improvements
• Support hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activities
• Assist with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance, audits, and documentation
• Support industrial hygiene programs, including chemical safety, hearing conservation, and environmental monitoring
• Track regulatory requirements and help ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of environmental, health, and safety experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, RCRA, and EHS regulatory requirements
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety compliance activities
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Experience supporting ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience with industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management, and chemical safety programs
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Professional EHS certifications (ASP, CSP, CHMM) preferred

The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits

Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.