Senior EH&S Specialist
| Company | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
|---|---|
| Location | Tarrytown, NY, USA |
| Salary | $82600 – $134800 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in related field and industry
- BA/BS degree
- Experience working in a lab environment
Responsibilities
- Drives EH&S-based tasks employing specialized domain knowledge and developed, focused business expertise
- Recognizes training opportunities and develops EH&S training content for online, on the job training and classroom training sessions
- Performs industrial hygiene monitoring of laboratory and support personnel to interpret data and determine potential exposure to hazardous chemicals; ensures completeness of data
- Responsible for accident rate remediation; completes accident reports, conducts accident investigations and investigates trends and adjusts department responses accordingly
- Develops and leads programs, initiatives, and activities for the EH&S department with focus within the research and development and animal research facility labs
- Collaborates with and assists in driving communication between key partners and with other members of the EH&S team
- May begin to supervise a team of employees performing EH&S tasks concerning various health and safety programs
- Performs EH&S audits of labs, lab support areas, animal research facilities, and offices
- May assume responsibility for or assist with regulated program compliance, such as Department of Transportation (DOT), biosafety program, radiation, chemical safety and inventory, ergonomics, department metrics, and machine guarding
- Provides emergency response support during medical emergencies, evacuations, hazardous material spills, etc. and available 24/7
- Conducts weekly radiation surveys in applicable laboratories and maintains surveying equipment
- May have EH&S Business Partner responsibilities for laboratory groups
- Participates in professional development training and activities
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Proficient in computer skills, such as Microsoft Suite
- Ability to learn specialized software applications and specialized safety and industrial hygiene equipment
- Ability to develop and conduct EHS training sessions
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus
- Advanced degree and/or certifications (Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, Associate Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager and/or Medical Emergency Technician) are a plus