EHS Technician

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company); Cayey (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is seeking an EHS Technician for the Cayey campus to coordinate daily Environmental, Health and Safety activities, including inspections and regulatory compliance. You will perform tasks per SOPs and regulatory requirements, support EHS training, and help manage waste and spill response resources.

The role requires an associate degree and 2+ years in a regulated industry, with OSHA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree minimum with 2+ years in regulated industry.
• Experience handling hazardous/biohazardous materials and supporting safety programs.
• OSHA certification and/or other relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist EHS team to ensure Cayey campus complies with applicable Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and policies.
• Conduct routine safety, environmental, and compliance inspections.
• Support EHS training programs and awareness campaigns for employees and contractors.
• Track inventory and monitor spill kits and emergency equipment.
• Maintain cleaning and organization of hazardous, flammable, and biohazardous areas.
• Coordinate disposal or recycling of universal waste, biohazardous, and hazardous waste.
• Prepare and track environmental, health, and safety regulatory reports and permits.

Skills

Safety inspections

Hazardous materials handling

Regulatory compliance

Training & awareness

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

2 years in regulated industry

Tools

OSHA certification

Job description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

The EHS Technician is responsible for coordinating and executing daily Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities, including inspections, and compliance monitoring at the Cayey campus. Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the EHS team to ensure Cayey campus complies with all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety regulations, corporate policies, and standards.
• Conduct routine safety, environmental, and compliance inspections to verify adherence to regulatory requirements and company EHS procedures, including but not limited to fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash and safety shower stations, pest control programs, storm water program, flammable storage cabinets, biosafety cabinets, hazardous, biohazardous, and universal waste accumulation areas.
• Support the development, maintenance, and delivery of EHS training programs, awareness campaigns, and compliance-related communications for employees and contractors.
• Track inventory and monitor the condition of spill kits, fire blankets, emergency response equipment, and other EHS-related supplies throughout the sites.
• Maintain an organized, labeled, and appropriate level of cleaning of hazardous, flammable, and biohazardous storage areas.
• Handle, segregate, package, label, and coordinate the disposal or recycling of universal waste, biohazardous waste, hazardous waste, and recyclable materials in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation, submission, and tracking of environmental, health, and safety regulatory reports, permits, and compliance documentation such as but not limited to manifest, JHA, SDS required by local, state, federal agencies, and corporate programs.
• Assist the EHS department in the preparation, review, processing, and implementation of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Change Management (CM) activities, and EHS-related process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly work area while consistently following site safety rules, procedures, and good housekeeping practices.
• Comply with the day-to-day paperwork or documentation requirements as part of the assigned jobs or area Standard Operating Procedure or Work Instruction.

Education and Experience

• Requires an associate degree as a minimum and at least two (2) years of experience in a regulated industry, such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.
• Must have experience handling hazardous and biohazardous materials and supporting safety-related programs or activities.
• OSHA certification and/or other relevant environmental, health, and safety certifications are preferred.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers .

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA PR Cayey – Vicks Drive (BDB)

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 730am-4pm (United States of America)

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.