EHS Specialist: Safety, Compliance & Risk Lead

MilliporeSigma; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in the United States is seeking a proactive EHS Specialist to lead and maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across operations. The role focuses on environmental compliance, occupational safety, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in collaboration with quality and facilities teams.

You will develop and implement US-facing EHS policies, conduct risk assessments and investigations, track metrics, train staff and contractors, manage waste and chemical safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing, chemical, or life science industries.
• Preferred 6+ years of EHS compliance experience in chemical/pharmaceutical sectors.
• Strong knowledge of US EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, TSCA/REACH, RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; proficiency in EHS software and data management.
• Certified Safety Professional, CIH, NEBOSH, CHMM, or equivalent; NIOSH credentials.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, cross-functional, ownership of safety culture.
• Master’s Degree.
• DOT hazardous material handling.
• First Aid / CPR.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs in compliance with US federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root-cause analyses; lead corrective action plans and verify closure.
• Monitor and report EHS performance metrics and deliver timely management reports. Maintain EHS documentation, SOPs, forms, and training records, with robust US regulatory traceability.
• Lead US-centric EHS training and safety onboarding for employees and contractors; ensure competency, documentation, and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Manage chemical safety, waste management, air and water compliance, and Emergency Response Team preparedness with emphasis on regulatory expectations.
• Drive occupational health initiatives, ergonomics reviews, and workstation safety improvements to meet OSHA standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with facilities and operations to implement risk controls, audits, inspections, permit requirements, and support site-specific permits and registrations.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and third-party certifications; maintain up-to-date knowledge of US environmental and safety regulations.
• Participate in incident response, safety committees, and product stewardship activities as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve compliance, and lower the total cost of risk, with an emphasis on US requirements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Certifications CSP/CIH/NEBOSH/CHMM (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

EHS software

Data management tools

Job description

MilliporeSigma in the United States is seeking a proactive EHS Specialist to lead and maintain Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across operations. The role focuses on environmental compliance, occupational safety, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in collaboration with quality and facilities teams.

You will develop and implement US-facing EHS policies, conduct risk assessments and investigations, track metrics, train staff and contractors, manage waste and chemical safety,