Sr. Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety

Nova Biomedical Corporation • Waltham, MA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety is responsible for leading and continuously improving Nova’s EH&S programs across all U.S. sites to ensure a safe, compliant, and proactive work environment. This role partners closely with employees, leadership, and regulatory agencies to drive injury prevention, environmental compliance, employee training, and a strong safety culture aligned with current and future business needs.

Requirements

• List Qualifications/Requirements for role
• Lift appx 50lbs
• Work on feet or in seated position for long periods of time

Responsibilities

• Ensure Nova is a safe work environment for all employees through implementation of policies, trainings, procedures and culture of all Nova U.S. Sites
• Continuous improvement of an effective Environmental, Health and Safety program.
• Interact with the various local, state and federal agencies such as MWRA, OSHA, DEP, EPA, Insurance carriers, Local Fire/Police, and many others for permitting and inspection requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental and health regulations, as well as keeping abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that potentially impact the organization.
• Coordinate all aspects of resource use, pollution reduction, waste management, environmental health, and risk assessment and employee involvement.
• Be responsible for identifying and remediating hazardous workplace conditions in all Nova U.S. Sites
• Develop a strong working knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the organization.
• Chair the Safety Committee each month and coordinate with members to complete action items.
• Oversee the activities and projects of subordinates.
• Review overall EH&S effectiveness and map out continuing strategy to meet the current needs as well as future needs.
• Lead and direct efforts of managers and employees on various safety initiatives at Nova.
• Train employees on company policies and regulations pertaining to employee safety such as Blood Borne Pathogens, HazCom, Chemical Hygiene, LOTO, etc.

Benefits

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees