Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist III

About this role

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our   2710   Innovation Way   location in   Greenfield, IN .   We welcome   applicants   from all locations within the US . Please note that relocation   assistance   is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.   

M ust be legally authorized to work in the United States without   sponsorship.    

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which   includes a drug screening.   

At   Thermo   Fisher Scientific,   you’ll   discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier,   cleaner   and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step   beyond through   research,   development   and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.  

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the   expertise   of scientists, industry   thought-leaders   and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to   accuracy   and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.  

  Discover Impactful Work:  

You'll   be part of an innovative team advancing our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As   the site   Environmental, Health and Safety ( EHS )   Specialist ,   you'll   lead   the   facility   EHS efforts ,   provide expert guidance and leadership in environmental health, safety, and sustainability programs across the organization.   You'll   collaborate with   site-based   teams at all levels to develop and implement comprehensive EHS management systems, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and create a strong safety-focused culture .     You will collaborate   with ,   be supported by and   learn from   EHS colleagues around the globe .   This role combines strategic thinking with practical problem-solving to protect our employees, environment, and facilities while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.  

A Day in the Life :  

• Manages   the Environmental, Health and S afety program at the Greenfield facility .    

• Ensures that all licensing, permitting, or other environmental, health or safety requirements are met at assigned site and takes   appropriate actions   to ensure that any non-compliance issues are resolved .      Responds to EHS-related regulatory inspections and/or inquiries.   

• Maintains up to date knowledge and ensures that   programs   meet federal, state, and local requirements ( e.g ,   I OSHA,   IDEM , DOT, etc.) , as well as company EHS requirements .     Develops and updates all   environm ental,   health   and safety related   programs   r   the Greenfield laboratory   facilit y .    

• Updates site management on new or changed regulations   in a timely manner .    Pro-actively   makes recommendations on   feasible   solutions and alternatives   that ensure   compliance.   

• Responds to inquiries   from employees and leader s .    

• Coordinates   safe removal and disposal of hazardous/biological waste from facility on a regular   basis.  Maintains and monitors waste manifest system.  Completes reporting forms and documents for all required regulatory agencies .      M onitors hazardous waste removal   vendors and   may assist in consolidating hazardous wastes.  

• Develop s and   conducts   environmental,   health and safety training programs, including refresher   trainings   as required by regulations.     

• May lead   the Environmental,   Health & Safety committees, act as   Chemical   Hygiene Officer,   Workers Comp   coordinator,   Spill   Response Team leader, Emergency Action Plan coordinator,   etc ,    

• Seeks guidance and support from senior EHS leaders , as   needed.   P erforms periodic safety inspections .    

Keys to Success :  

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification .   Preferred Fields of Study: Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry,   Biology   or related technical field  

Previous   experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to   5   years).   “ L aboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, healthcare, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.”  

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of   appropriate education ,   training   and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.    

Knowledge,   Skills   and Abilities :  

• In-depth   knowledge of   I OSHA,   IDEM ,   DOT and   other applicable regulations,   including   hazardous/infectious waste regulations, chemical /biological   safety regulations .    

• Experience   implementing and maintaining EHS programs (e.g., Chemical Hygiene,   PPE, Respiratory Protection,   Hazard Communication,   E rgonomics,   etc.)  

• Experience with emergency response and business continuity planning  

• Ability to interact successfully with the site leadership team.   

• Strong presentation skills and the ability to provide effective training    

• Solid   problem-solving   skills    

• Excellent written and verb

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