Senior EHS Specialist & Industrial Hygienist

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. This role involves leading Industrial Hygiene programs, providing EHS support to teams, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will develop and implement EHS programs, conduct assessments, and collaborate with project managers and engineers. With a commitment to excellence and safety, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for environmental health and safety and a desire to drive meaningful change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of EHS experience with a focus on Industrial Hygiene.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS support and guidance to internal and external clients.
• Lead Industrial Hygiene programs and conduct assessments.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene Support

Incident Investigations

Risk Assessments

Excellent Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's of Science

EHS Certificate or Diploma

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer!

Summary:

Provide guidance to EHS Specialists I, II, internal and external clients on EHS matters. Provide EHS support to the team, operations, and Pharmaceutical Development Services (PDS). Ensure the site follows EHS regulations and practices. Establish standard procedures for the site and exchange expertise with other sites.

Requirements:

1. Provide Industrial Hygiene (IH) Support
2. Leads all facets of the IH Program at the site
3. Conduct IH assessments on existing products and evaluates technologies to improve containment.
4. Development of Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) and IH analytical methods
5. Development of IH sampling plans and sampling strategies
6. Written industrial hygiene reports and presentations
7. Make recommendations for improving containment, engineering controls etc., where required.
8. Participate in work-teams to evaluate containment of existing processes and implements containment plans.
9. Lead Designated Substances Program
10. Lead Industrial & Office Ergonomics program
11. Support department and the site on:
1. Incident investigations
2. JHSC audit finding closures
3. Risk assessments
4. Department specific training
5. Client & auditor support
12. Develop and Implement EHS Programs: Develop audit protocols, audits programs, procedures and practices for the EHS Programs
13. New Project Risk Assessments
14. Attend Kick-Off Meetings and ongoing Project Meetings.
15. Evaluate containment/industrial hygiene for new projects
16. Potent Compound active-specific procedures and training
17. Liaise with Project Managers, Process Engineers and Clients.
18. Provide guidance, back-up and support to other EH&S team members and Health Centre.
19. Support Respiratory Protection Program and Fit Testing.
20. Perform alternating or rotating shift work (as required).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's of Science required
• EHS Certificate or Diploma in related field required
• Professional Designation - Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) required
• Professional Designation - Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) preferred

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of previous EHS experience
• Minimum 8 years of Industrial Hygiene training/experience
• Minimum 5 years of Chemical, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical work experience
• Previous experience conducting presentations/training for various levels within an organization.
• Previous client or project management experience

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to work in a fast-paced friendly environment. High integrity for dealing with confidential information. Demonstrated professionalism. Excellent communication skills. Shown computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency with the English Language.

Standards and Expectations:

Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives. Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.

Physical Requirements

Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits, or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odours, temperature utmosts, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator on occasionally.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as a comprehensive statement of work, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.

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