This is a fully onsite role based at our2710Innovation Waylocation inGreenfield, INWe welcomeapplicantsfrom all locations within the USPlease note that relocationassistanceis not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. 

Must 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. 

AtThermoFisher Scientific,you’lldiscover 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,cleanerand safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a stepbeyond throughresearch,developmentand 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 theexpertiseof scientists, industrythought-leadersand therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment toaccuracyand quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

You'llbe part of an innovative team advancing our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Asthe siteEnvironmental, Health and Safety (EHS)Specialist,you'llleadthefacilityEHS efforts,provide expert guidance and leadership in environmental health, safety, and sustainability programs across the organization.You'llcollaborate withsite-basedteams at all levels to develop and implement comprehensive EHS management systems, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and create a strong safety-focused cultureYou will collaboratewith,be supported by andlearn fromEHS colleagues around the globeThis 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

• Managesthe Environmental, Health and Safety program at the Greenfield facility

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

• Maintains up to date knowledge and ensures thatprogramsmeet federal, state, and local requirements (e.g,IOSHA,IDEM, DOT, etc.), as well as company EHS requirementsDevelops and updates allenvironmental,healthand safety relatedprogramsrthe Greenfield laboratoryfacility  

• Updates site management on new or changed regulationsin a timely manner Pro-activelymakes recommendations onfeasiblesolutions and alternativesthat ensurecompliance. 

• Responds to inquiriesfrom employees and leaders

• Coordinatessafe removal and disposal of hazardous/biological waste from facility on a regularbasis.  Maintains and monitors waste manifest system.  Completes reporting forms and documents for all required regulatory agencies Monitors hazardous waste removalvendors andmay assist in consolidating hazardous wastes.

• Develops andconductsenvironmental,health and safety training programs, including refreshertrainingsas required by regulations.   

• May leadthe Environmental,Health & Safety committees, act asChemicalHygiene Officer,Workers Compcoordinator,SpillResponse Team leader, Emergency Action Plan coordinator,etc,

• Seeks guidance and support from senior EHS leaders, asneeded.Performs periodic safety inspections

Keys to Success

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

Previousexperience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to5years). “Laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, healthcare, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.”

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

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities

• In-depthknowledge ofIOSHA,IDEM,DOT andother applicable regulations,including hazardous/infectious waste regulations, chemicalbiologicalsafety regulations

• Experienceimplementing and maintaining EHS programs (e.g., Chemical Hygiene,PPE, Respiratory Protection,Hazard Communication,Ergonomics,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 

• Solidproblem-solvingskills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong judgment and business acumen 

• Strong computer skills includingabilitytoutilizean EHSManagement Systems application.

Working Conditions and Environment: 

• ThermoFisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thriveBelow is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner

• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours

• Able to lift and move objects of 15 to 40 pounds

• Able to work in non-traditional work environments

• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology withproficiency

• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, includingchemicals andinfectious agents,typicallyfound in healthcare or laboratory environments

• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

• Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions