Job Description

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With annual revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

Work Location: Fremont, CA (on-site)

Group: Specialty Diagnostics Group

Division: Clinical Diagnostics Division

This position will be located at our Fremont, CA location and will support the Niche Diagnostics which is part of the Clinical Diagnostics Division and the Specialty Diagnostics Group at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

The Niche Diagnostics (NDX) business provides toxicology and quality control products. NDX is a leader in drugs of abuse testing and therapeutic drug monitoring, leading the market in screening, with the most widely used detection technology and a comprehensive menu of impactful tests. The business is also a leader in third-party quality controls and standards for clinical chemistry, immunoassay, molecular and sequencing tests.

How will you make an impact?

The Sr Manager, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leads all aspects of developing strategy and implementing EHS Programs at our Niche Diagnostics Center of Excellence site in Fremont, CA. This individual will lead and apply safety and environmental compliance efforts. This leader will inspire, motivate, and collaborate with others to establish and manage health and safety standards for our teams.

What will you do?

• Develop a safety strategy and carry out Safety Policies and Procedures in accordance with all local, state, federal, and corporate safety requirements

• Ensure Environmental Program Compliance to include air, wastewater, hazardous waste, and storm water permitting as required, including regulatory permitting

• Lead our Injury Illness & Prevention Program, Hazardous Communication Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Program (BBP), Chemical Hygiene Plan, Worker's Compensation and Ergonomics Program

• Develop a management strategy to ensure compliance with EHS and Facilities regulations and codes; act as the primary contact to regulatory agencies/government authorities

• Lead the Employee Safety Training Program, including developing and delivering training curriculum and selecting and evaluating outside consultants/trainers as required

• Responsible for safety procedures, providing training, advising on compliance issues, and ensuring a safe work environment

• Handle Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space safety program compliance efforts

• Manage the EHS Team and supporting contractors to ensure the appropriate site support

• Coordinate and conduct the Emergency Response Training and Drills with the Site Emergency Response Team

• Specify the procurement and maintenance of safety equipment inventory to ensure that onsite personnel have adequate protection for workplace hazards

• Review the procurement of chemicals and materials purchased for production, engineering, and R&D, including the maintenance of the library of SDS’s

• Responsible for providing support and delivering metrics/results at the site and corporate level

• Drive efficiency and cost savings in the accumulation, collection, storage, and disposal of waste (hazardous and non-hazardous); and quality, delivery, efficiency, savings of all EHS operations

• Develop and lead all aspects of site EHS budget

• Conduct site audits and Gembas for compliance with global company standards

• Lead and influence day-to-day programs, including new employee orientation, training, and regulatory record keeping/reporting

• Review metrics and conduct trend analysis to identify continuous improvement opportunities

• Implement programs and strategy in line with/by NDX’s Business Continuity plan (BCP)

• Impart knowledge and skill to team members and implement standard methodologies across the region

How will you get here?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, environmental management, chemical engineering, or related field

• Professional certifications: CSP, CIH, CHMM are strongly preferred

Experience

• 7+ years demonstrated ability and experience in an environmental health and safety related field with technical/practical knowledge of EHS regulations, codes, and guidelines is required

• Technical and practical experience within biotechnology, research and development, and/or manufacturing is preferred, or grit to quickly become proficient is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of federal and local EHS regulations, including Cal/OSHA and EPA

• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities to engage with colleagues to maintain a culture of safety and continuous improvement

• Strong organizational skills to lead initiatives, drive projects, host successful audits, maintain certifications, and ensure compliance to regulations and corporate programs and be able to balance daily demands with long-term results

• Proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office 365 is required

• Strong written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills for group presentations, training sessions, intercompany content, and interacting with out

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The physical work requirements for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager typically include a combination of office and fieldwork.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

This position has not been approved for relocation assistance.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan

• A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits

• Employee assistance program

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $145,000.00–$210,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.