EHS Specialist II

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Foster City, CA

3d•$72,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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 an EHS Specialist II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be responsible for ensuring workplace safety, environmental compliance, and employee wellbeing. You will develop, implement and maintain comprehensive EHS programs while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and functional managers. Working collaboratively across departments, you will contribute to our commitment to safety through proactive risk management, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments
Strong knowledge of applicable EHS regulations, standards and best practices (OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001)
Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and implementing corrective actions
Experience developing and delivering EHS training programs
Experience working in a matrixed environment
Knowledge in industrial hygiene monitoring, hazardous materials management, and emergency response
Ability to analyze EHS data and metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to work with all levels of the organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS and chemical management systems
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
Must be able to conduct facility inspections and respond to emergencies, including some physical activity

Nice To Haves

Preferred Fields of Study: Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or related scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
Professional EHS certifications preferred (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM)
Additional language skills may be valued

Responsibilities

Ensuring workplace safety
Ensuring environmental compliance
Ensuring employee wellbeing
Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive EHS programs
Serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and functional managers
Contributing to our commitment to safety through proactive risk management, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
Retirement Plans: Competitive 401(k) plans with company matching to help you plan for your future.
Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through training programs and certifications.
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off to support your personal and professional life.
Employee Wellness: Access to wellness programs and resources to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Innovative Environment: Work in a dynamic and innovative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
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