Job Details

Experienced

Minneapolis MN - Minneapolis, MN

Full Time

Bachelor's Degree

Up to 10%

Day

Operations

Description

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Position Summary:

The EHS Manager position is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and directing environmental and health/safety activities of the Bio-Techne Minnesota sites as well as provide guidance to the North American business units as part of the corporate EHS team.

Focus on achieving the highest levels of EHS performance through behavior-base initiatives, auditing, mentoring and expeditiously implementing change.
Provide EHS leadership to improve safety culture and overall safety statistics.
Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.
Provide assistance and advice on EHS issues to make recommendations to facility management.
Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with EHS Corporate team to ensure compliance.
Manage EHS team for Safety and Environmental Management including training where needed.
Direct various safety training programs including Blood Borne Pathogens, Chemical Hygiene Safety, and AWAIR Training.
Oversee EHS program for Bio-Techne’s Minneapolis area plants, including spill responses, corrective action plans for incidences, and fire drills and action plans.
Participates in ISO 14001 and other EH&S related audits.
Communicate with HR and other parties to ensure OSHA 300 Log and OSHA 301 form is completed and posted as required by federal statute.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental health and safety regulations for Minneapolis area plants.
Interacts with government agencies on regulations, permitting, and compliance. Assists in the preparation of regulatory and internal company reports as required.
Responsible for Safety Data Sheet generation in accordance with GHS Guidelines.
Keep current on new Safety and Hazardous materials regulations and assists in developing and implementing compliance strategies in response to these regulations.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

This position requires a B.A./B.S. degree and 5+ years of Safety / Hazardous materials professional experience or a combination of education, experience, managerial skills and training which provides the necessary background for performing the work.
A Certified Safety Manager (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or other safety management certificate is preferred
Prior experience with the FDA's Good Manufacturing Practices is preferred
Experience with Large Facilities EHS operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO14011, ISO9001/ISO13485 and other regulatory requirements applicable to the company’s operations
Knowledgeable in biosafety, ergonomics, materials management, and other programs outside regulatory oversight
Ability to influence key business decisions that involve operational EH&S functions
Proven ability to collaborate and lead a group of people in dramatically improving their culture of safety
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills
Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Why Join Bio-Techne:

We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!
We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.
We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.
We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Where permitted by applicable law, candidate must have received or be willing to receive an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for this position.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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