Sr. Spclst, Safety & Environment

Merck; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel: up to 10%

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Ergonomics Specialist to lead a comprehensive ergonomics program across manufacturing and research sites in the biopharma sector.

You will conduct ergonomic risk assessments using Humantech and NIOSH, develop risk-reduction projects, and provide technical training while collaborating with engineering and scientific teams to embed ergonomic principles into design. Occasional travel and hybrid work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ergonomics, occupational health, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing workplace ergonomics in industrial settings.
• Proficiency with ergonomic assessment tools and OSHA regulations.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Certifications such as CPE, CSP, ARM, OHST, CIH are preferred.
• Experience with injury case management and return-to-work programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic risk assessments using Humantech and NIOSH.
• Develop and report risk-reduction projects.
• Provide technical training on ergonomic principles.
• Collaborate with engineering and science teams to integrate ergonomics into processes and facility design.
• Handle incident investigations and injury recordkeeping.
• Ensure OSHA compliance.

Skills

Ergonomics program management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics, Occupational Health, or related field

Tools

Humantech

NIOSH risk assessment methods

Job description

Role: Senior Ergonomics Specialist leading a comprehensive ergonomics program across multiple manufacturing and research sites within the biopharma sector.

Responsibilities:

conduct ergonomic risk assessments using tools like Humantech and NIOSH, develop and report risk reduction projects, provide technical training, and collaborate with engineering and scientific teams to integrate ergonomic principles into process and facility design. Handle incident investigations, ensure OSHA compliance, and manage injury recordkeeping.

Qualifications:

bachelor’s in Ergonomics, Occupational Health, or related field; minimum of 5 years’ experience managing workplace ergonomics in industrial settings; proficiency with ergonomic assessment tools and OSHA regulations; strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

Preferred:

certifications such as CPE, CSP, ARM, OHST, CIH, and experience with injury case management and return-to-work programs.

High-Value:

focus on musculoskeletal disorder risk reduction in manufacturing, research, and support functions; hybrid work setup; 10% travel; site locations include Vaccines Manufacturing and R&D facilities.