Senior EH&S Specialist

Boston Scientific•Carlsbad, CA

52d•$86,600 - $164,500•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Specialist to lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives across manufacturing and R&D operations. This critical role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigates workplace risks, and champions a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate cross-functionally to integrate EH&S into daily operations and strategic planning. By promoting high standards and innovative safety solutions, you will help protect our employees and support Boston Scientific's broader mission to advance medical innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental and Occupational Health, Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, or Safety Management. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in progressive EH&S roles.
Demonstrated experience in medical device, biotech, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
Proven ability to influence, lead, and coach across multiple departments.
Effective communicator with strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
Experience leading ergonomic and injury prevention initiatives, including risk assessments and root cause analysis.
Ability to develop and deliver EH&S training programs to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

7 or more years' experience managing EH&S programs with site-wide impact.
Familiarity with EH&S metrics reporting, incident tracking systems, and internal audit programs.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain EH&S policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and performance analyses to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; ensure timely resolution and documentation.
Deliver training on hazardous materials handling, emergency response, industrial hygiene, laser safety, and general workplace safety.
Evaluate work-related injuries and incidents in alignment with applicable laws and internal protocols.
Manage hazardous waste and chemical handling operations to maintain compliance and safety.
Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and operations teams to embed EH&S into process improvements.
Mitigate ergonomic risks across manufacturing and office environments through proactive assessments, workstation design, training, and best practices.
Maintain and enhance the laser safety program through site-specific protocols, risk assessments, and comprehensive training.
Serve as a liaison with fire, police, and HAZMAT agencies to support emergency preparedness and response planning.
Support onboarding and ongoing safety education programs.
Coordinate Emergency Response Team activities and ensure overall site readiness.
Chair or contribute to EH&S-related committees, task forces, or cross-functional teams.
Represent EH&S in cross-functional projects such as new chemical introductions, equipment implementations, and facility changes.
Maintain and report site EH&S metrics and statistics to ensure regulatory and corporate compliance.
Act as the facility's Hazardous Materials/Waste Coordinator, including oversight of all regulated and non-regulated waste streams and vendor management.
Provide regulatory guidance for equipment specifications, installations, and facility modifications.
Conduct internal and external EH&S compliance audits, self-assessments, and inspections.
Partner with Supervisors, Trainers, and Technicians to identify and control environmental health and safety risks across operations.