Principal EHS Specialist

Medtronic plc; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic seeks a Principal EHS Specialist for its Mounds View campus, responsible for implementing EHS programs and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves collaboration with teams, risk assessments, and supporting safety regulations to foster a culture of safety and innovation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive EHS experience.

Benefits

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years of EHS experience or advanced degree and 5+ years.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and laboratory safety.
• Experience conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Administer EHS programs and training in a laboratory environment.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance.
• Monitor workplace safety and environmental impacts.

Skills

Knowledge of U.S. EHS regulations

Laboratory safety

Chemical hygiene

Industrial hygiene

Emergency response knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in science or occupational health

Job description

locations Mounds View, Minnesota, United States of America

time type Full time

posted on Vor 2 Tagen ausgeschrieben

time left to apply Enddatum: 9. Juni 2025 (Noch 7 Tage Zeit für Bewerbung)

job requisition id R32337

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Jun 2025

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Ein Tag im Leben

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. See our videos below to learn more about our diverse workforce and why Medtronic is an employer of choice.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident — we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

In this exciting role as a Principal EHS Specialist at the Medtronic Mounds View campus in Mounds View, MN, you will be responsible for implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs, training, and systems to comply with Federal, State, and local EHS regulations as well as Company policies, strategies, initiatives and goals. Major areas of emphasis include employee health and safety programs including laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, ergonomic injury reduction, chemical management, machine guarding, lock out tag out, electrical safety, industrial hygiene, biosafety, regulated waste management, air emissions, stormwater and wastewater management, as well as emergency response and incident investigation and analysis. You will monitor workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through risk assessments, observation of work processes, equipment, and the work habits of employees with emphasis on research and development operations.

In addition to the R+D laboratory EHS role at the Mounds View campus, you will be responsible for…
• Maintaining and monitoring compliance with local, state and federal radiation safety compliance requirements and best practices
• Assisting National Radiation Safety Officer with document reviews, updates and releases to improve safety and maintain compliance with US requirements and expectations.
• Participate in global radiation safety consortium to drive consistency across Medtronic

We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. To learn more, we invite you to visit Medtronic Benefits.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

This role will be based in Mounds View

More about what you’ll be doing:

• Develop, administer, and implement environmental, health, and safety programs, EHS management system, and training in accordance with governmental and corporate requirements in a research and development laboratory environment

• Collaborate with other Medtronic EHS teams in the Twin Cities to create efficient and effective systems

• Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, PPE assessments, and waste profiles

• Monitor pollution prevention activities, compliance and auditing efforts; participates in internal EHS audits

• Evaluate the EHS impacts of new construction projects, R+D processes, and permit changes

• Review and analyze regulations issued by regulatory agencies; collaborates with regulatory agencies

• Ensure appropriate corrective action is taken where environmental, health, and safety hazards exist

• Identify and take corrective action against activities that pose potential threats to workers’ health or safety, which may include recommending organizational measures to protect workers’ safety through revised methods, processes, or materials; inspects workplace environments, equipment, and/or practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations; and investigates, determines root cause, and develops corrective and preventive action plans for incidents

• Provide employee awareness/training on matters of environmental, health, and safety

• Monitor, respond and investigate radiation protection matters

• Support national and state radiation compliance efforts

• Assist National Radiation Safety Officer in capacity as “Assistant RSO” when needed

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of EHS experience OR advanced degree and 5+ years of experience

Nice to Have

• Degree in science or occupational health field

• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Minnesota EHS regulations, as well as laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, and ergonomics

• Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation safety knowledge and experience

• Industrial hygiene knowledge and experience

• Biosafety knowledge and experience

• Occupational safety and health or other certification (CSP, CIH, CHMM)

• EHS program training and development experience within a R+D laboratory setting

• Experience conducting risk assessments

• Emergency response knowledge and experience

• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems knowledge

• Strong communication skills

Physische Jobanforderungen

Die obigen Angaben sollen die allgemeine Art und das Niveau der Arbeit der Mitarbeitern in einer solchen Position beschreiben, es handelt sich aber dabei nicht um eine vollständige Liste aller für diese Position erforderlichen Aufgaben und Fähigkeiten.

Die im Abschnitt „Aufgaben“ dieser Stellenbeschreibung beschriebenen körperlichen Anforderungen sind repräsentativ für die Anforderungen, die ein Mitarbeiter erfüllen muss, um die wesentlichen Funktionen dieser Stelle erfolgreich auszuführen. Es müssen zumutbare Hilfsmaßnahmen unternommen werden, um Personen mit Behinderung die Ausübung der wesentlichen Funktionen zu ermöglichen. Für Bürotätigkeiten: Für die Ausübung solcher Tätigkeiten ist es erforderlich, dass der Mitarbeiter regelmäßig selbständig mobil ist. Der Mitarbeiter muss zudem mit einem Computer umgehen können sowie mit internen und externen Kollegen kommunizieren. Wenden Sie sich an Ihren Vorgesetzten oder an die örtliche Personalabteilung, um sich über eventuelle für die jeweilige Stelle spezifische Arbeitsbedingungen und körperliche Anforderungen zu informieren.

Leistungen und Vergütung

Medtronic bietet ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt und ein flexibles Leistungspaket
Das Engagement für unsere Mitarbeiter ist der Kern unserer Werte. Wir schätzen die Beiträge jedes einzelnen. Sie tragen damit zu unserem Erfolg bei.Wir bieten für jede Karriere- und Lebensphase umfassende Leistungen, Ressourcen und wettbewerbsfähige Vergütungspläne.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$113,600.00 - $170,400.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic Leistungs- und Vergütungspläne

Über Medtronic

Wir sind weltweit führend im Bereich Gesundheitstechnologie und suchen und finden Lösungen für die drängendsten medizinischen Probleme der Menschheit.
Unsere Mission, Schmerzen zu lindern, die Gesundheit von Patienten wiederherzustellen und ihr Leben zu verlängern, eint ein weltweites Team von mehr als 95.000engagierten Mitarbeitern.

Im Herzen sind wir Ingenieure, die ehrgeizige Ideen umsetzen, um echte Lösungen für echte Menschen zu entwickeln. Ob im Labor, in der Fabrikhalle oder im Konferenzraum– jede*r von uns experimentiert, schafft, baut, verbessert und löst Probleme. Mit unseren Kompetenzen, den unterschiedlichen Perspektiven und unserem Pioniergeist sind wir dazu berufen, Außergewöhnliches zu schaffen.

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