EHS Specialist 3

Hologic; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic is seeking an EHS Specialist 3 to lead and manage complex Environmental Health and Safety programs across multiple facilities. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting audits, and fostering a safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-7 years of experience in EH&S, demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of experience in EH&S discipline.
• Proven experience in leading safety programs and regulatory audits.
• Strong background in incident investigations and emergency preparedness.

Responsibilities

• Leads EH&S compliance audits and identifies potential hazards.
• Develops and implements new EH&S programs and policies.
• Manages workplace safety incident investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Job description

Why Hologic?

Hologic empowers people to live healthier lives everywhere, every day. We are the leading Innovator in women's health, helping healthcare professionals around the world diagnose and treat their patients with precision, certainty and confidence.

The EHS Specialist 3 is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing complex EH&S programs across multiple facilities or high-risk operational areas. This role requires a higher level of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and leadership. EHS Specialist 3 will support the EHS Manager by taking on a lead role in compliance initiatives, audits, training, and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring a proactive approach to workplace safety and environmental sustainability.

What to expect:

• Leads the administration and continuous improvement of EH&S management systems at assigned facilities, ensuring full compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conducts and leads EH&S Compliance Audits across multiple Hologic sites, identifying and mitigating potential hazards, ensuring proactive compliance strategies beyond regulatory minimums.
• Manages workplace safety incident investigations, including root cause analysis (RCA), corrective/preventative action planning, and workers’ compensation administration to drive injury reduction.
• Develops and implements new EH&S programs, policies, and procedures, aligning with corporate safety goals and industry best practices.
• Serves as a EH&S liaison for management, employees, and cross-functional teams, fostering a strong safety culture and engagement at all levels.
• Oversees EHS regulatory programs ensuring compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Participates in emergency response planning, including crisis management, business continuity, and site-specific action planning for assigned locations.

What we expect:

• Designs and delivers advanced EH&S training programs, including hands-on safety trainings and compliance refresher sessions for employees and supervisors.
• Manages key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting to Corporate EH&S, using data analytics to track performance trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Acts as a mentor for junior EHS specialists and site safety teams, providing guidance on complex EH&S challenges.
• Supports sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental impact assessments in alignment with corporate ESG goals.
• Expert knowledge of EH&S regulations (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DOT, state/local regulations) and ability to interpret compliance requirements in a complex operational environment.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence, engage, and drive a safety-first culture throughout the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and risk assessments.
• Ability to develop, implement, and track EH&S programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an Environmental Health and Safety related field
• 5 - 7years of experience in the EH&S discipline
• Proven experience in leading safety programs, regulatory audits, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong background in incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and hazardous materials management.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $79,800 - $120,000 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

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