Senior EHS Specialist

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Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. 

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

The EHS Specialist is responsible for safety at the site.

This position reports to the Sr Manager EHS and is part of the EHS group located in Pensacola and will be an on-site role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Support the Cytiva Pensacola facility with compliance to all EHS requirements to include develop and maintain EHS procedures - working in coordination with the other departments, as well as assisting the facilities and engineering departments with process changes involving Management of Change.
• Coordinate and maintain training and records for programs including but not limited to: HAZCOMM, Fire Extinguishers, Hot Work, LOTO, Confined Space, Ergonomics, Ladder Safety, Accident Investigation, Personal Protective Equipment
• Conduct/support/coach departments in risk assessment tools and support continuous improvement where gaps are identified, monitoring progress until closed.
• Create, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships with Value Stream Leaders, Managers, Supervisors and Employee representatives and other key stakeholders (internal and external).
• Own and manage Industrial Hygiene monitoring, analysis of reports, and implementation of effective countermeasures as required.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Science, Engineering or EHS related field with 3+ years experience in environmental, health and/or safety field
• Experience managing/overseeing site procedures, work practices related to EHS Regulations, permits, etc.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, including senior management and external regulators
• Problem solving skills, root cause analysis, knowledge of lean manufacturing practices
• Knowledge of Process Safety / Process Hazard Analysis / Job Hazard Analysis and emergency response and planning.

It would also be a plus if you possess the following:

• Recognized Professional Certification in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Management (CEM, CHMM, CSP).
• Experience working with ISO 45001 audit activities.
• Auditing Skills including the ability to observe, monitor and analyze existing operating methods and procedures to determine compliance to standards

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. 

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