Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

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At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

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Your role at Baxter

TheEnvironmental Health & Safety Specialistat Baxter is responsible for implementing and coordinating environmental Health and safety programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This role involves conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and promoting best practices in Health and safety across the organization. The EHS Specialist will collaborate with various departments to enhance workplace safety and Health standards and environmental compliance.


What you'll be doing

• Support and maintain environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, FDA, ISO, and local/state regulations
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments; recommend and track corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records for training, incidents, inspections, and compliance activities
• Support hazardous waste management, including 90-day accumulation areas, and assist with environmental compliance efforts such as wastewater operations and regulatory audits
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate safety practices into daily operations
• Promote a "zero harm" culture by identifying hazards, reporting near misses, and supporting timely resolution
• Serve as a trusted resource to employees on EHS best practices and policies
• Assist in the design and delivery of engaging safety training (PPE, emergency response, safe work practices)
• Increase safety awareness through workshops, communications, and on-the-floor coaching
• Lead or support investigations into incidents and near misses to determine root causes and preventive actions
• Partner with leadership to implement sustainable corrective and preventive measures
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across EHS programs
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Facilities, and leadership to strengthen EHS and GMP performance
• Partner with senior EHS team members on compliance initiatives and strategic improvements

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Science, Public Health, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 plus years of experience in environmental Health and safety management, preferably in a manufacturing or healthcare environment
• Proven experience in implementing safety programs, creating job safety analysis, interactions with front line employees
• Familiarity with industrial Health sample practices
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices
• Experience in conducting job hazard analysis, incident investigations and implementing safety programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 to $93,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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