Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II
Environmental Health and Safety Specialists at The Jackson Laboratory are responsible for developing, organizing, administering, monitoring, and evaluating EHS programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. They accomplish this by leveraging strong communication and collaboration skills to involve and engage leaders and employees in the important work of maintaining a safe workplace, and in protecting the environment by supporting the organization's sustainability initiatives led by Facilities Services.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Participate in various leader and employee engagement activities
- Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to identify and eliminate hazards, risks, and non-conformities
- Develop and update EHS policies, procedures, and plans in accordance with legal requirements and best practices
- Provide EHS training and awareness programs to employees and contractors on topics such as hazard identification, risk assessment, emergency response, incident reporting, etc.
- Investigate and report EHS incidents, accidents, and near misses, and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Monitor and measure EHS performance and effectiveness using key performance indicators (KPIs) and management reviews
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, such as management, employees, customers, suppliers, regulators, auditors, etc., on EHS matters
- Maintain and improve our EHS programs and management systems
- Support the preparation and execution of internal and external EHS audits and certifications
- Stay updated on the latest EHS trends, regulations, and standards, and advise the organization on the implications and opportunities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A bachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety, engineering, or a related field preferred
- 5 years of experience in EHS compliance and management systems, preferably in a similar industry
- Ability to become professionally certified in area(s) of responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, laws, and standards, such as OSHA, EPA, etc.
- A strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams
- A high level of initiative, self-motivation, and accountability
- A proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS software applications
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
Education Preferred: Master's Degree
Experience Required: 5 years
Experience Preferred: 7 year
Pay Range: $68,344 - $99,099
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About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org.
EEO Statement:
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
