EHS Specialist II

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or related scientific field such as Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering and/or five plus years related work experience preferred.
• Professional certification preferred but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of regulations pertaining to EH&S and related compliance requirements with strong attention to details
• Ability to proactively anticipate and resolve regulatory questions, to meet expected timelines for regulatory requirements
• Ability to lead and facilitate projects to conclusion, adapt to changes in the work environment and demonstrate flexibility
• Ability to multi-task keeping company objectives and demonstrate appropriate sense of urgency with regards to responsiveness with addressing any high risk compliance issues, and manage risk proactively
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works primarily at customer sites, which may require independent work. Work areas may include spaces where chemical-based allergens are in use (such as penicillin, tetracycline, etc)
• Personal protective equipment may be worn, including lab coats, coveralls, hoods, facemasks, hairnets, safety gloves, steel-toe shoes (required for all colleagues), bump hats, and/or safety glasses.
• Regularly required to lift 30 - 40lbs, and up to 50lbs occasionally.

Partners with all Lab departments on campus for activities including, but not limited to:

• Processing daily data maintenance of the CISPro Chemical Management Database, including the Potential Peroxide Forming Material tracking system and data entry auditing
• Supporting of CisPro system upgrade and documentation
• Support Chemical Management, Solvent Replenishment and Life Safety Equipment Services.
• Assisting with laboratory compliance and safety inspections of laboratory spaces by documenting inspection findings/action items.
• Data entry and QA of the Safety/Compliance software platforms.
• Reconciliation of inspection reports for all life safety equipment (fire extinguishers, eyewash and safety shower station, chemical spill kits, first aid kits, AEDs, and oxygen cylinders).
• Conducting field quality ‘spot checks’ of life safety equipment inspections.
• Coordinating and scheduling Safety trainings.
• Involvement in Chemical Hygiene Safety Program.
• Other duties as assigned