Environmental Health & Safety Specialist *PC 834

Your Tasks: Responsible for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) activities in support of the assigned sites. The employee is responsible for reducing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety throughout the organization. The EHS Specialist collaborates with various departments to identify potential hazards, implement corrective actions, and support ongoing training initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate all Safety and Environmental Health related activities at the assigned sites.
• Ensure that safety processes and procedures are complete and up to date with State and local regulations.
• Conduct safety-related audits in various environments (offices, manufacturing, laboratories, warehousing, etc.), report findings, and correct gaps as they're identified.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA), ergonomic reviews, OSHA assessments, etc.
• Manage the site's hazardous waste program; coordinate hazmat pickup and disposal, sign manifests, etc.
• Create and maintain an accurate inventory of chemicals held on site with a catalog of MSDSs.
• Interact with other sites and assist with EHS-related activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field; minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an EHS role with 3 of those years in the life sciences industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, EPA guidelines, and other relevant safety standards at the state and local levels.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials, chemical safety, laboratory safety, and environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques and incident investigation methods.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills; ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Physical Demands: The physical demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The employee must regularly walk, use hands, reach, talk, hear, stand, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Occasionally, lifting/moving up to 10 pounds is required. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Must handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.

Work Environment: This role is performed in a temperature-controlled facility, primarily in a laboratory setting. Employees must wear appropriate protective equipment such as lab coats, safety glasses, and gloves. The noise level is usually moderate.

The anticipated base salary range for San Jose, CA is $102,400 - $138,500/year. The final salary will be based on various factors including experience, education, and skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions may be available for some roles.

Miltenyi Biotec North America, Inc. is an EO Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. We participate in E-Verify. Join us in revolutionizing biomedical research. With over 30 years of experience, we develop products for sample preparation, cell separation, analysis, imaging, and cell culture, contributing to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies that address diseases like cancer and autoimmune conditions. Our solutions are integral to the future of medicine, impacting millions worldwide. Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.