Health & Safety Specialist (Remote - United States)

SOLVENTUM•Remote - Minnesota, MN

30d•Remote

About The Position

Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges. We pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. As a Health & Safety Specialist, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. This role involves supporting the global development and implementation of enterprise-wide health and safety standards, guidelines, and programs, working across functions and regions to co-create scalable, practical safety & health solutions. You will advance and maintain Solventum’s Industrial and Chemical Hygiene programs, support a global ergonomics program, and drive a shift from compliance-based safety to a systems-focused, learning-driven approach. The goal is to empower team members, strengthen organizational resilience, foster continuous improvement, and elevate the global safety culture by applying a systems-thinking approach and a deep understanding of modern safety and health science.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in a science or engineering discipline.
Seven (7) years of experience in health and safety in a private, public, government or military environment.
Experience developing and implementing global or site level H&S programs.
Experience applying Industrial Hygiene programs, including exposure assessments, monitoring and sampling strategies, and control effectiveness.
Experience providing technical support for chemical risk assessments, exposure control plans, and worker health related corrective actions.
Experience applying continuous improvement, systems thinking, and change management principles.
Experience in a multinational company or organization.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Engineering, Safety Sciences, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Two (2) years of experience working in a global or multi‑site operating environment.
Experience developing and implementing industrial ergonomics programs, including conducting risk assessments, task evaluations, and identifying improvement opportunities.
Experience collaborating effectively with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels (e.g., front‑line employees, site leadership, functional partners).
Experience leading, influencing, or coordinating work across teams or projects.
Experience communicating effectively across functions and cultures, including presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
Experience applying analytical and problem‑solving approaches to identify hazards, assess risk, and support decision‑making.
Knowledge of global safety and health laws, regulations, and requirements applicable to industrial or manufacturing environments.
Experience working effectively within multicultural or geographically dispersed teams.
Experience partnering with EH&S professionals and supporting projects involving scope, timelines, and budgets.
Experience influencing outcomes or decisions without direct authority.
Experience supporting internal customers through advisory, consultative, or service‑oriented engagement.

Responsibilities

Supporting the global development and implementation of enterprise-wide health and safety standards, guidelines, and programs to build consistency across the organization.
Working across functions and regions to co-create scalable, practical safety & health solutions that align with the Global Supply Chain and our Global EHS strategies.
Advancing and maintaining Solventum’s Industrial and Chemical Hygiene programs as well as supporting a global ergonomics program.
Driving a shift from compliance-based safety to a systems-focused, learning-driven approach that empowers our team members, strengthens organizational resilience, and fosters continuous improvement.
Fostering a learning culture, strengthening our H&S foundation, and continuous improvement frameworks.
Applying a systems-thinking approach and a deep understanding of modern safety and health science to help elevate our global safety culture.
Complying with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.