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 our 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.

　　Location/Division Specific Information

　　Cranbury, NJ / Biosciences Division - Recombinant Proteins (REP) Business Unit

　　This team unites deep scientific expertise with a collaborative culture to build a product portfolio that includes cytokines, growth factors, antibodies and ELISA kits used to support the research of our academic, government, biotech, and pharmaceutical customers.

　　Discover Impactful Work:

　　As an advisor on EHS aspects to the Leadership team and functional managers, you will lead, develop, implement, and maintain environmental, health and safety programs at the Cranbury, NJ site. This position will report to the Director, EHS and have primary responsibility of supporting lab operations but will have exposure to all operations.

　　A Day In The Life:

　　Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permits at assigned siteImplement, develop, and roll out EHS programs in a new facilityConduct environmental, health and safety auditsCarry out job hazard assessments and LOTO procedure development by partnering with key stakeholders.Lead Safety Committee(s)Maintain an on-the-floor presence and provide technical assistance and advice to operations managers and colleagues regarding environmental health and safety issuesEnsure the communication of environmental health and safety mattersPartner with stake holders to conduct accident/incident investigationsOversee the EHS aspects of capital projects and facility expansionsAuthor site safety policies and perform procedural document reviews to ensure EHS risks are adequately addressedDevelop and provide training programs to ensure colleague knowledge and understanding of safety regulations and requirements including orientation for new colleaguesSupport day-to-day operationsManagement of chemical and biological wastes on-siteMaintenance of regulatory paperwork for various agenciesActive member of the building emergency response team (BERT) which could include HAZMAT and 1st Aid / CPR certificationsReview and approve contractor safe work permitsResponsible for promoting a strong safety culture through outreach initiatives, colleague, and management engagementManage site worker's compensation program, and incident investigation program and oversee the EHS database implementation for the siteAssist with the site Emergency Plan and the Emergency Response Team

　　Keys to Success:

　　Education

　　Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or similar technical discipline; training in core Environmental, Health and Safety disciplines is preferred

　　Experience

　　3+ years experience in safety or environmental field. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferredExperience in local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulatory complianceCIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CSP (Certified Safety Professional), and/or CPE (Certified Professional Ergonomist) is a plusExperience supporting scientists working in a laboratory environmentPrior experience administering OSHA's Chemical Hygiene standard (1910.1450)

　　Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

　　Good technical and project management skills to successfully lead multiple projects and daily responsibilitiesAbility to make decisions and work independently and as part of a teamSelf-motivated with the ability to develop and foster creative and innovative solutionsStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills required, including the ability to interact with all levels of employees and outside regulatory agenciesAbility to discern and appropriately communicate sensitive issuesDemonstrated proficiency with computer/software applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

　　Physical Requirements / Work Environment

　　Many duties are performed while sitting at a desk or conference room, (e.g., operating a computer, using a telephone, or writing and analyzing data and/or reports, attending meetings). In addition, walking or standing within the office area is required for conducting inspections, drills, participating in agency inspections, conducting EHS audits, assisting and may serve as an incident commander in Emergency Response Time (ERT) activities. Preferably able to be respirator certified and be able to wear protective equipment required during emergency response to a chemical spill.

　　This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.

　　Benefits

　　We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

　　Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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