The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Senior Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 01730
Your Role
As a Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer, you will lead, develop and implement environmental safety procedures, training programs, and compliance initiatives across the site. You will maintain all EHS site permits and licenses, organize and participate in safety audits and inspections and serve as the Site Safety Manager reporting to the EH&S Site Head, while working in close collaboration to the Site Director. You will drive the execution of site-wide environmental health and safety programs at the Site. Additionally, you will travel between local MilliporeSigma sites to perform your job duties. Responsibilities
Identify and implement risk reduction methods while ensuring compliance with environmental, occupational hygiene, and safety regulations. Lead and support risk assessments, safety inspections, and emergency preparedness activities across the site. Promote a positive safety culture by providing EHS training, education on workplace risks, and leadership in biosafety, laser, radiation, and RF safety programs. Lead and participate in incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented. Collaborate with site management, personnel, contractors, and corporate EHS professionals to align practices, standardize processes, and support wastewater facility operations. Serve as local EHS subject matter expert for MilliporeSigma departments, hazardous waste operations, and capital projects. Develop, manage, and report on EHS programs, audits, data analysis, and compliance with state, federal, and corporate standards. Partner with EHS Site Head to set annual goals, budgets, and drive excellence in EHS performance. Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or other Public Health degree. 8+ years EHS experience working in Biological or Chemical laboratory settings. Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, RCRA, NFPA, Biosafety, DOT/IATA, cGMP, laser and radiation safety as well as other related safety and environmental regulations. Experience in GMP-regulated environments and supporting EHS programs in pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing settings. Experience conducting risk assessments, root cause analysis, and leading incident investigations. Experience in safety audits, inspections, and hazard mitigation. Industry certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA 30, or HAZWOPER (24/40-hour). Experience with chemical inventory systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office and preparing/delivering EHS training materials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate across departments and levels. Experience managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies Pay Range for this position: $116,000 - $174,100/yearly The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information please contact the company. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
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As a Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer, you will lead, develop and implement environmental safety procedures, training programs, and compliance initiatives across the site. You will maintain all EHS site permits and licenses, organize and participate in safety audits and inspections and serve as the Site Safety Manager reporting to the EH&S Site Head, while working in close collaboration to the Site Director. You will drive the execution of site-wide environmental health and safety programs at the Site. Additionally, you will travel between local MilliporeSigma sites to perform your job duties. Responsibilities
Identify and implement risk reduction methods while ensuring compliance with environmental, occupational hygiene, and safety regulations. Lead and support risk assessments, safety inspections, and emergency preparedness activities across the site. Promote a positive safety culture by providing EHS training, education on workplace risks, and leadership in biosafety, laser, radiation, and RF safety programs. Lead and participate in incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented. Collaborate with site management, personnel, contractors, and corporate EHS professionals to align practices, standardize processes, and support wastewater facility operations. Serve as local EHS subject matter expert for MilliporeSigma departments, hazardous waste operations, and capital projects. Develop, manage, and report on EHS programs, audits, data analysis, and compliance with state, federal, and corporate standards. Partner with EHS Site Head to set annual goals, budgets, and drive excellence in EHS performance. Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or other Public Health degree. 8+ years EHS experience working in Biological or Chemical laboratory settings. Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, RCRA, NFPA, Biosafety, DOT/IATA, cGMP, laser and radiation safety as well as other related safety and environmental regulations. Experience in GMP-regulated environments and supporting EHS programs in pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing settings. Experience conducting risk assessments, root cause analysis, and leading incident investigations. Experience in safety audits, inspections, and hazard mitigation. Industry certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, OSHA 30, or HAZWOPER (24/40-hour). Experience with chemical inventory systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office and preparing/delivering EHS training materials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate across departments and levels. Experience managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies Pay Range for this position: $116,000 - $174,100/yearly The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information please contact the company. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
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