Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

DiaSorin • Austin, TX

30d

About The Position

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist evaluates applicable regulations and Group standards to determine how they apply to company operations. The role implements procedures and policies to ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and dangerous-goods regulations; protect employees and the environment; and incorporate EHS considerations into business and operational planning and decisions. The specialist supports applicable ISO, local, state, and federal requirements.

The position oversees EHS programs in a manufacturing setting, including regulatory compliance, inspections, environmental reporting, waste management, incident and workers’ compensation processes, emergency preparedness, training, and documentation. It serves as a primary contact for regulatory agencies and acts as an advisor to the Safety Committee. The role works with employees, insurers, healthcare providers, and internal teams to investigate incidents, support employee care and return to work, and continually improve safety and environmental performance.

The work involves walking between buildings, extended computer use and report preparation, and standing during safety inspections. The specialist frequently supervises and assists with handling chemical, radioactive, and biological waste and assists with inspection and administration of the Select Agent Program for high-consequence biological agents. Diasorin states that the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer and does not offer relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, occupational health and safety, or a related science field such as biology, chemistry, or engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience contributing to an EHS program in a manufacturing setting, including developing and implementing environmental health and occupational safety programs intended to meet and exceed applicable regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of local, state, and federal environmental, occupational health and safety, and dangerous-goods regulations, including OSHA, EPA, DOT/IATA, CDC, and GHS.
• Ability to apply regulatory requirements and good practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Google Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse employee population and across organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to distinguish essential from non-essential variables.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage projects with moderate supervision, with planning, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, and to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, regulators, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to collect and manipulate information for rapid analysis of trends and implications.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical, diagrammatic, or written forms and deal with multiple abstract or concrete variables.
• Flexibility in response to change and openness to constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate workplaces, equipment, and processes for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and industry standards.
• Evaluate environmental, safety, occupational health, disease-control, and dangerous-goods transportation regulations and determine their applicability to company operations.
• Identify hazards and conditions that could cause personal injury or company loss, and develop methods and procedures to eliminate them.
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, procedures, and policies to meet regulatory requirements and minimize loss.
• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting, including data collection and reporting related to air, storm water, industrial discharge, and waste disposal.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies regarding inspections, permitting, and reporting.
• Conduct routine safety observations to verify compliance with regulatory requirements and company EHS policies, procedures, and practices.
• Monitor changes in safety, environmental, and dangerous-goods transportation regulations that affect the facility.
• Manage incident reporting, workers’ compensation, OSHA occupational illness and injury, and CDC exposure reporting programs.
• Participate in investigations of incidents, near misses, and property damage; help identify root causes, recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions, ensure follow-up, and maintain documentation.
• Submit administrative documents, including first reports of injury, medical statements, and medical records, to the insurance carrier or administrator.
• Coordinate with the insurance company, employee, and local healthcare providers to support appropriate care and an expedient return to work.
• Review research, manufacturing, and labeling documents and processes, including SDS and IFU materials, to ensure compliance with facility and corporate policies and EHS requirements.
• Ensure compliant handling and disposal of hazardous waste, bio-waste, and other waste, including collection, storage, transportation, and final disposal.
• Evaluate environmental regulations, determine applicability, and develop and implement procedures and policies to meet requirements.
• Evaluate waste and determine appropriate waste classifications; when needed, manage waste analysis and disposal methods, transportation, and final disposition.
• Manage emergency response programs and update and improve emergency response procedures.
• Organize and conduct emergency drills, including medical, spill, and fire drills.
• Participate in employee training and manage the development and delivery of safety training programs; maintain EHS training documentation and promote understanding of EHS requirements and safe behavior.
• Practice safe working techniques, reinforce EHS policies and procedures, and take responsibility for personal and coworker safety and protection of the environment and community.
• Promote open communication, share information across the organization, support coordination and continuous improvement, and foster trusting relationships and ethical leadership.
• Participate in team meetings and act as a resource to the group.
• Accurately complete, route, handle, and store documentation in accordance with documentation protocols, GMP requirements, EHS requirements, and established compliance procedures.
• Support activities such as audits and documentation, and understand requirements of agencies including OSHA, EPA, DOT/IATA, and FDA.
• Act as an advisor to the Safety Committee and assist with facilitating committee meetings or training committee members.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with applicable EHS regulations and company EHS policies, participate in training to improve skills, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive rewards package focused on overall well-being.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement and financial well-being benefits.
• Time-off programs.
• Well-being support and perks.
• May be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, with awards dependent on individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level