EHS Specialist III (EHS Lead)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Sunnyvale, CA

23h•$113,600 - $170,300

About The Position

The EHS Specialist III is the site-level owner of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs in a mixed-use manufacturing, laboratory, and office environment. This senior individual contributor has full accountability for developing, executing, and continuously improving site safety and health programs that support operations involving significant chemical use and dangerous goods handling. The position is the primary site authority for safety and health compliance and the lead representative for OSHA and other regulatory inspections within scope. The role partners with site leadership, operations, facilities, and laboratory teams to manage risk and integrate EHS practices into daily operations. It leads programs covering employee safety and training, chemical and laboratory safety, dangerous goods, ergonomics, emergency preparedness, incident investigations, waste management, workers’ compensation coordination, and environmental compliance. The EHS Specialist also oversees regulatory permits and reporting, supports emergency response and business continuity, analyzes EHS data, and reports metrics to site and corporate stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related life or physical science discipline.
5–10 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing and/or laboratory environments.
Demonstrated experience independently owning EHS programs for chemical and higher-risk operations, including staff training.
Proven experience leading OSHA and regulatory inspections.
One or more required professional certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
Demonstrated expertise in occupational health and safety regulations, industrial hygiene, and environmental compliance.
Strong experience conducting risk assessments and accident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Experience with ISO management systems (14001, 45001) and regulatory compliance audits.
Expertise in chemical safety, hazardous materials management, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
Knowledge of GMP/GLP requirements in pharmaceutical or laboratory settings.
Strong project management and program development capabilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management software.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and applicable state and local regulations.
Experience with chemical safety, dangerous goods, waste management, workers’ compensation and injury management coordination, and industrial hygiene programs.
Experience with EHS audits, training development, and corrective action management.
Willingness to wear required PPE and conduct facility inspections.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions and influence site leadership and cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Own, lead, and continuously improve site safety and health programs across manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments.
Develop and oversee employee safety programs and training, chemical safety, dangerous goods handling, laboratory safety, ergonomics, emergency response preparedness, incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Ensure EHS programs are implemented, audited, and sustained in alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s EHS Management System, AIG’s EHS Standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Serve as the site subject matter expert for safety and health risks associated with chemical handling and high-risk operations.
Act as the primary site owner and representative for federal, city, state, and local safety, health, and environmental inspections.
Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and state and local EHS regulations.
Manage environmental permits and required regulatory reporting; interface with regulatory agencies and lead responses to inspections, findings, and corrective actions.
Oversee chemical safety programs, including chemical storage, handling, labeling, compatibility, and risk controls; support dangerous goods compliance and DEA controlled substance activities.
Own site hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs and manage waste vendors, ensuring compliant handling, storage, labeling, documentation, and disposal.
Administer and coordinate the site workers’ compensation program with Human Resources, People Leaders, the claims administrator, and the insurer as appropriate.
Ensure work-related injuries are reported and documented promptly and accurately, coordinate claim submission and follow-up, and maintain confidentiality and required records.
Coordinate return-to-work and transitional-duty planning with relevant parties, review injury and claim trends, and work with site leaders to reduce recurrence.
Develop, deliver, and evaluate safety training tailored to manufacturing, laboratory, and office environments.
Partner with people leaders to reinforce EHS accountability and safe work practices, and promote hazard identification and employee engagement as a visible on-site presence.
Lead development and improvement of emergency response and business continuity plans; conduct drills and tabletop exercises, complete after-action reviews, and support emergency response and recovery.
Collect, analyze, and trend EHS data; identify improvement opportunities and report metrics to site leadership and corporate or divisional stakeholders.
Support Site Quality Risk Management and enterprise risk initiatives as the EHS subject matter expert.

Benefits

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 of paid time off (PTO).
10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with eligible colleagues able to purchase company stock at a discount.
May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.