EHS Specialist

Abbott • Des Plaines, IL

5d • $54,000 - $108,000 • Onsite

About The Position

EHS Specialist Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity At Molecular Diagnostics, we realize the potential of personalized care as the laboratory’s most trusted and preferred source for molecular diagnostic solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories, a global, diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics. Position: EHS Specialist Location: Molecular Diagnostics Business Unit, Des Plaines, Illinois The EHS Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Applies technical knowledge to work assignments to meet specific objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Safety, Health or Environmental or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 5 years EHS work experience and minimum of OSHA 30-hour training course.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting Division products.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Assists other in conducting studies.
• Develops solutions to problems of limited scope.
• Develops and conducts EH&S training for employees.
• Acts as a technical resource for project teams, supervisors, and other internal customers.
• Assists in the development of policies, procedures and programs.
• Participates and/or conducts audits and inspections.
• Acts as a member of a project team.
• May direct/schedule activities of technicians. employees or direct internal customers
• Contributes to long range planning, administration, and technician's performance reviews.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees