Senior Specialist, Safety & the Environment (Industrial Hygiene)

MSD Malaysia; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Merck is seeking a senior EHS professional to lead the Industrial Hygiene program at West Point, PA. You will integrate IH into daily operations, drive regulatory compliance, and partner with operations and research to align EH&S with site business goals.

The role requires 5–8 years in IH within pharma/biotech, strong knowledge of IH monitoring, risk assessment, and incident investigations, plus excellent communication and project management skills. Hybrid work, competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of work experience in industrial hygiene in pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of relevant regulations, sampling methods, mathematical skills, critical thinking, problem solving and project management.
• Excellent communication skills, people skills, and proficient organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and implements overall Industrial Hygiene Program for research laboratories, pilot plants, manufacturing, office environments and facility related support.
• Anticipates, recognizes, and evaluates workplace health hazards and recommends proper control strategies to manage identified risks.
• Completes industrial hygiene hazard assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and incident investigations.
• Completes industrial hygiene monitoring and reports, prioritizing IH-related risks and developing corrective and preventive actions.
• Reviews processes, facilities, procedures and management of change documents to assure conformance to EHS regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Provides support to client groups in completing injury/illness analysis, training, self-assessments and addressing EHS concerns.
• Develops EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs as assigned.
• Monitors safety performance indicators and promotes EHS policies and initiatives.
• Develops and supports incident and near miss analysis, training and self-assessments.
• Supports site teams to solve company-wide IH challenges.

Skills

Biosafety

Data Analysis

Emergency Response

Employee Training

EHS Management

Hazardous Materials Training

Incident Investigations

Industrial Hygiene

Industrial Hygiene Sampling

Occupational Safety

Process Hazard Analysis

Process Safety

Professional Integrity

Safety Training Programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene or related field

Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene

CIH certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for providing compliant environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to operating departments at the West Point and North Wales sites. Integrates EHS programs into daily operations to assure regulatory compliance, achieve continuous performance improvement, and meets EHS performance objectives. Partners with operations and research to develop objectives to achieve these goals in alignment with site business goals and values. Performs responsibilities and addresses problems with limited supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages and implements overall Industrial Hygiene Program for research laboratories, pilot plants, manufacturing, office environments and facility related support.
• Anticipates, recognizes, and evaluates workplace health hazards (chemicals, including potent compounds, biological, noise, ergonomics, IAQ) and recommends proper control strategies to manage identified risks.
• Completes industrial hygiene hazard assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and incident investigations.
• Completes industrial hygiene monitoring and associated report writing to include a prioritization of Industrial Hygiene (IH)-related risks and develops and assists with implementing corrective and preventive action plans.
• Reviews processes, facilities, procedures and management of change documents to assure conformance to recognized EHS regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Provides support to client groups in completing injury/illness analysis, training, self-assessments and addressing specific EHS concerns as they are raised.
• With a deep knowledge of EHS regulations and their applicability, develops EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs as assigned.
• Monitors key safety performance indicators and visibly participates in promoting EHS policies and initiatives.
• Provides support to client groups in completing incident and near miss analysis, training, self-assessments and addressing specific EHS concerns as they are raised.
• Develops EHS procedures, guidelines and training programs as assigned.
• Supports above site teams to solve company-wide IH challenges where needed.

Education Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in industrial hygiene, safety, chemistry, biology, or chemical engineering field is preferred.

Required Experience and Skills

Minimum 5-8 years of work experience in industrial hygiene in pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry preferred. Proficient knowledge of relevant regulations, sampling methods, mathematical skills critical thinking, problem solving and project management. Excellent communication skills, people skills, and proficient organizational skills.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene or related field. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or similar certification. Self-motivated, proactive, can do attitude. Ability to handle potentially stressful situations with a positive attitude.

Required Skills

Biosafety, Data Analysis, Emergency Response, Employee Training, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Hazardous Materials Training, Incident Investigations, Industrial Hygiene, Industrial Hygiene Sampling, Occupational Safety and Health Programs, Optimism, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety, Professional Integrity, Safety Training Programs.

Preferred Skills

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $96,200.00 - $151,400.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Location & Working Arrangements

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a.

Job Posting End Date

Job Posting End Date: 10/14/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Company Description

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.