EHS Specialist I [Remote]

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

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.

DESCRIPTION:
As EHS SPECIALIST I , y ou'll be part of our EHS team at Thermo Fisher Scientific where you'll maintain workplace safety and environmental compliance. As EHS SPECIALIST I you'll collaborate closely working under the direction of the Site EHS Supervisor to provide technical and administrative assistance to EHS programs. Core responsibilities include the coordination of RCRA/DOT compliance, contractor safety, environmental inspections and sampling, facilitating job hazard analyses (JHAs), and helping close incident corrective actions. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety while supporting our mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and

safer.

REQUIREMENTS:
• 3 years experience in Environmental, Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Experience conducting safety inspections and identifying workplace hazards
• Ability to drive administrative-level corrective actions to closure.
• Ability to work with contractors and vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

RESPONSABILITIES:

• Tracks and maintains waste documentation, including manifests, profiles, accumulation logs, and inspection logs.

• Supports RCRA/DOT compliance by verifying labeling, accumulation times, documentation completeness, and coordinating waste shipments.

• Assists with EHS and waste related inspections by preparing checklists, documenting findings, and tracking follow-ups.

• Assists in coordinating and tracking lower-risk corrective actions, documenting completion, and communicating status.

• Support basic industrial hygiene activities (e.g. placing and monitoring dosimeters).

• Coordinates and participates in administrative duties of Contractor Safety Program such as training.

• Coordinates third-party employee training and contractor-led EHS activities, ensuring scheduling, logistics, and documentation are complete.

• Supports safety awareness initiatives, including employee engagement activities and campaigns.

• Communicates effectively to address communicate workplace hazards and escalate concerns. Maintains a visible presence to observe workplace conditions.

• Maintains EHS documentation systems with all other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $25.60–$38.39.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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