Specialist, EHS ; Research & Development

Overview

Under the direction of the EHS Associate Director, provide guidance on personnel EHS matters to employees and contractors and exercise communication, training, and consultation skills to successfully implement programs, policies, and a positive safety culture. Responsible for the development, implementation, support, and maintenance of specific environment, health and safety (EHS) programs as assigned to ensure regulatory compliance and conformance with the company’s EHS Management System.

This position will create programs, policies, procedures, hazard assessments, and training materials in an early‑stage discovery R&D laboratory facility.

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic programs, plans, policies, and procedures to protect all personnel, facilities, and the environment.
• Interpret, communicate, and implement programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable external EHS regulations and internal corporate standards.
• Implement and lead EHS programs and initiatives including, but not limited to:
  • Hazard identification/risk assessment and planning/implementation of controls
  • Hazardous waste program management (determinations, profiles, documentation)
  • Contractor / construction EHS management
  • High hazard control (Lockout Tagout, confined space, work permits, machine guarding, electrical safety, fall protection)
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Emergency preparedness and response
  • Industrial hygiene and hazard communication
  • Ergonomic job safety analysis
  • Laboratory safety programs (biological, chemical, radiation)
• Investigate incidents and injuries to determine root cause; contribute to analysis and reporting of leading and lagging safety performance indicators to drive corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training on a wide variety of general safety topics such as hazard communication, contractor safety, emergency response and various physical safety programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the internal EHS network to identify best practice opportunities.

• High School Diploma plus 10 years of EHS relevant experience, or Associate Degree and Advanced Safety Specialist Certification plus minimum 8 years of EHS related experience, or Bachelors Degree (EHS related, Engineering, chemistry) plus minimum 3 years of EHS related experience. Professional EHS or Engineering certification is preferred.
• Working experience in implementing EHS regulations, conducting incident investigations, interacting with regulatory agencies and external organizations, and managing cross‑functional teams.
• Development of practical, applicable standards and/or policies that meet business objectives. Technical expertise in the EHS functions as well as technical writing and business communications.
• Ability to actively listen, build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/external colleagues and stakeholders, and resolve conflict.
• Ability to successfully manage projects and programs.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective verbal communications and well‑developed written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and follow‑up on workflow in a team environment to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Well organized and have excellent attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Proven ability to use email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and databases.

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.
  
  This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short‑term incentive programs.
  
  Note:
  
  No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

Abb Vie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.