Sr. Safety Specialist (Chemical Hygiene Officer)

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments•Columbia, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Sr. Safety Specialist to support and strengthen our company-wide safety program. This role supports the Safety Manager to help maintain a proactive safety culture across corporate offices, laboratories, regional locations, and field employee environments. In this position, you will support safety inspections, accident and near-miss investigations, employee training, Safety Data Sheet management, hazardous waste tracking, PPE coordination, safety communications, and compliance documentation. You will also serve as the company’s Chemical Hygiene Officer, maintain the Chemical Hygiene Plan, interpret applicable safety regulations, train laboratory staff, and reinforce safe laboratory practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field
At least 4 years of professional work experience, preferably in safety, laboratory, compliance, administrative, or operational support
Experience in a safety department and laboratory setting is required
Strong administrative, organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills
Ability to interpret safety procedures, technical information, and applicable regulations
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of OSHA, federal, and state safety regulations is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Safety Manager with routine safety audits, hazard inspections, laboratory walkthroughs, and follow-up actions across company facilities and labs
Support the development, implementation, and communication of company safety procedures, protocols, and training materials
Serve as the company’s Chemical Hygiene Officer by maintaining the Chemical Hygiene Plan and supporting compliance with applicable OSHA, federal, and state regulations
Create, update, and administer required safety trainings, including annual safety training, OSHA/lab-related training, new hire immersion training, and chemical hygiene training
Monitor and record safety training completion through the company’s learning management system
Investigate and respond to safety accidents, incidents, and near misses; document findings; and provide recommendations to the Safety Manager
Support Safety Data Sheets online database system, including updates, deletions, tablet monitoring, hard-copy requirements, and customer SDS requests
Monitor hazardous waste accumulation, pickup scheduling, and maintain required records
Order and maintain safety supplies and PPE for regional offices and corporate headquarters
Conduct lab safety audits to monitor compliance with safety policies and laboratory protocols
Create and distribute monthly safety bulletin communications, including safety tips and monitor announcements
Coordinate safety events and training such as AED, First Aid, CPR, proper lifting, and related employee safety programs
Serve as the designated backup to the LSO, actively developing the required knowledge and skills through on-the-job training, internal product training, external courses, and progression toward certification

Benefits

Day 1 Benefits
Competitive Salary
Matching 401K
Profit-Sharing Program
Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development
Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
Pet Insurance
optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits
generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
Employee Resource Groups
Comprehensive benefits package
10 paid vacation days
8 paid personal days
8 paid scheduled holidays
3 paid floating holidays
state-mandated sick leave (for California and Puerto Rico residents)
generous short-term disability program
discretionary year-end bonus