Sr. Spclst, Safety & Environment

msd; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Job summary

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC is seeking an Ergonomics Senior Specialist to lead a comprehensive ergonomics program across West Point, North Wales, and Springhouse Innovation Park, aligning strategies with site goals to reduce musculoskeletal risk and improve worker safety.

You will drive risk assessments, lead the Ergonomics Core Team, partner with engineering and operations, and provide training and guidance to managers and staff to sustain a compliant, injury-reducing program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ applied professional experience leading or managing workplace ergonomics programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead site Ergonomics Core Team to focus on risk reduction and injury prevention.
• Conduct ergonomic risk assessments across manufacturing, lab, warehouse and office tasks.
• Develop, track and report on risk reduction projects and program metrics.
• Provide training and guidance to managers and staff on ergonomic principles.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to integrate ergonomics into new designs.

Skills

Ergonomics program leadership

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

OSHA recordkeeping knowledge

Microsoft Office

Ergonomic risk assessment tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Kinesiology, or related field

Tools

Humantech software system

Job description

Job Description

Basic Functions and Responsibility

Reporting to the Associate Director, Safety & Environment, the Ergonomics Senior Specialist is responsible for leading a comprehensive ergonomics program for West Point, North Wales, and Springhouse Innovation Park (Vaccines Manufacturing, Research & Development, and Support Functions). The key function of this role will serve as the subject matter expert on ergonomics to assess, develop, and implement strategies that reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and align with site business goals and values.

Primary Job Duties Include:

• Maintain and drive continuous improvement to the site Ergonomics Program, procedures, and systems in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Lead the site’s Ergonomics Core Team to focused on risk reduction and injury prevention.
• Conduct ergonomic risk assessments for manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and office tasks utilizing ergonomic risk assessment tools and methodologies, including Humantech system, NIOSH lifting equation, etc.
• Develop, track, and report on ergonomic risk reduction projects and program performance indicators.
• Provide technical training to Ergonomic Core Team members and guidance to managers, employees and project teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, scientific staff/shop floor, and project teams to integrate ergonomic principles into the design of new processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Investigate incidents and injuries related to ergonomic hazards to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Occupational Health, supervisors, and HR for injury and illness cases to ensure compliance with OSHA recordkeeping an reporting requirements.
• Evaluate incidents for recordability, track employee restrictions / return to work plans / accommodations and manage OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 logs.
• Support enterprise and divisional safety initiatives related to ergonomics and human performance.

Position Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Engineering, Kinesiology, or related field.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years’ applied professional experience leading or managing workplace ergonomics programs in manufacturing, laboratory, or industrial environments.
• Proficiency with ergonomic risk assessment tools, including Humantech software system.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and cross functional leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret, apply regulations and ensure environmental, health, and safety program compliance.
• Strong people skills and the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and other software.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with injury case management, worker’s compensation, and return-to-work programs.
• Professional certifications such as CPE, CSP, ARM, OHST, CIH or related credentials preferred.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Biomechanics, Biosafety, Corrective Action Management, EHS Auditing, EHS Compliance, EHS Management Systems, EHS Program Management, Ergonomics, Establishing Contacts, Health and Safety Legislation, Incident Investigations, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Interpersonal Relationships, Kinesiology, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health Programs, Personal Relationships, Project Management, Risk Assessments, Risk Assessment Tools, Safety Programs {+ 3 more}

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/10/2026

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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• medical
• dental
• vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

The salary range for this role is $106,200.00 - $167,200.00

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.

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