EHS Specialist II

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Safety Glasses, Gowning, Gloves, Lab Coat, Ear Plugs etc.)

About the role

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As an EHS Specialist II, you will play an important role in protecting the health and well-being of our colleagues by supporting industrial hygiene and occupational health programs across our site.

Responsibilities

• Support the site's Industrial Hygiene Program through exposure assessment, monitoring, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Conduct industrial hygiene assessments for laboratory and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Perform noise monitoring and personal dosimetry studies.
• Affiliate with ergonomic evaluations and recommend practical improvements.
• Analyze exposure monitoring data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and site leadership teams to proactively identify and address occupational health risks.
• Participate in workplace risk assessments using established EHS methodologies.
• Deliver engaging EHS training, toolbox talks, and awareness activities.
• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs, including Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Chemical Management, and Occupational Health Programs.
• Actively engage with colleagues on the manufacturing floor and within laboratory environments to promote safe work practices.
• Support area EHS meetings, daily operational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with EHS professionals across Thermo Fisher sites to share best practices and drive standardization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• 1-3+ years of industrial hygiene, occupational health, or EHS experience.
• Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or laboratory experience preferred.
• Internship, co-op, or early career experience in EHS or Industrial Hygiene will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Foundational knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and occupational exposure assessment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and communicate technical data effectively.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Comfortable working in operational environments and engaging directly with employees.