Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop and support Industrial Safety programs with improvements for organizational safety training, while ensuring compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct new employee safety orientation and contractor safety training.
• Lead safety audits and inspections following routine processes and detailed instructions.
• Review safety and environmental reports, compile, analyze, and interpret data, reporting on department metrics as requested.
• Respond to emergency environmental and/or safety situations, exercising judgment within procedures.
• Maintain Industrial Safety Programs and OSHA compliance programs, including Respiratory Protection Program for compliance.
• Coordinate the work of outside contractors and monitor their performance and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years' experience or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations.
• General industry industrial safety experience required.
• Proficiency in conducting safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate and lead safety training programs.
• Experience with emergency response procedures and protocols.
• General Industry Safety (preferred)
• OSHA certifications (LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, Respiratory Protection, etc. highly preferred)

Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
• In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional incentive compensation including regular merit increases and the corporate bonus program.
• We Invest in You:
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage and company paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, AD&D, and paid parental leave
• Work life balance with Paid Holidays and PTO
• Fitness and cell phone subsidies, and additional benefits such as legal services, pet insurance and additional supplemental coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program offering around-the-clock counseling
• We Invest in You:
• Financial security: 401(a) (6% employer contribution) and 403(b) (2% match) retirement plans
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities, recognition, and rewards
• Corporate bonus program
• MISSION FOCUSED:
• Non-profit organization supporting critical life science research
• We give scientists the tools they need to make discoveries that improve and save lives
• Contribute to community involvement and social responsibility