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EHS LeadThermo Fisher Scientific • Sunnyvale, California, USA
EHS Lead

EHS Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Sunnyvale, California, USA
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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Laboratory Setting Loud Noises (Equipment / Machinery) Office Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Strong Odors (chemical lubricants biological products etc.) Warehouse Will work with hazardous / toxic materials

Job Description

The EHS Specialist III is the site-level owner for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs in a mixed-use manufacturing laboratory and office environment . The role has full accountability for the development execution and continuous improvement of site safety and health programs supporting operations with significant chemical use and dangerous goods handling .

Serving as a senior individual contributor this role acts as the primary site authority for safety and health compliance and is the lead representative for OSHA and all city state and local regulatory inspections within scope. The EHS Specialist III partners closely with site leadership operations facilities and laboratory teams to proactively manage risk and embed EHS excellence into daily operations.

LOCATION : This is a fully onsite position based in Sunnyvale CA. Unfortunately relocation assistance is NOT provided.

  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check which includes a drug screen.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Program Leadership & Ownership

  • Owns leads and continuously improves all site safety and health programs across manufacturing laboratory and office environments including :
  • Employee safety programs and training

  • Chemical safety dangerous goods handling and laboratory safety programs
  • Ergonomics assessments risk mitigation and tracking
  • Emergency Response Team (ERT) preparedness drills and incident response
  • Incident investigation root cause analysis and corrective action management
  • Ensures EHS programs are effectively implemented audited and sustained in alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientifics EHS Management System AIGs EHS Standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Serves as the site subject matter expert for safety and health risks associated with chemical handling and high-risk operations.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Inspections

  • Serves as the primary site owner and representative for all federal city state and local safety. health and environmental inspections.
  • Maintains compliance with applicable OSHA EPA NFPA and state / local EHS regulations across manufacturing and laboratory operations.
  • Manages environmental permits and required regulatory reporting.
  • Interfaces directly with regulatory agencies and leads site responses to inspections findings and corrective actions.
  • Chemical Safety Dangerous Goods & Controlled Substances

  • Oversees site chemical safety programs including storage handling labeling compatibility and risk controls.
  • Supports dangerous goods management and compliance requirements applicable to site operations.
  • Provides oversight and support for site DEA controlled substance activities in alignment with corporate procedures and regulatory expectations.
  • Waste Management & Vendor Oversight

  • Owns site waste management programs including hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
  • Manages waste vendors to ensure regulatory compliance performance and cost-effective service delivery.
  • Ensures proper waste handling storage labeling documentation and disposal practices are maintained.
  • Training Engagement & Safety Culture

  • Develops delivers and evaluates safety training programs tailored to manufacturing laboratory and office environments.
  • Partners with people leaders to reinforce EHS accountability and safe work practices.
  • Acts as a visible on-site EHS presence promoting proactive hazard identification and employee engagement.
  • Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

  • Leads development execution and continuous improvement of site emergency response and business continuity plans.
  • Conducts drills tabletop exercises and after-action reviews to ensure readiness for chemical and operational emergencies.
  • Supports site leadership during emergency response and recovery activities.
  • Data Metrics & Continuous Improvement

  • Collects analyzes and trends EHS data to identify risk trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Prepares and reports EHS metrics to site leadership and corporate / divisional stakeholders.
  • Supports site Quality Risk Management and enterprise risk initiatives as the EHS subject matter expert.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Education

  • Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Safety Industrial Hygiene or related life / physical science discipline required
  • Masters degree preferred
  • Experience

  • 510 years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing and / or laboratory environments
  • Demonstrated experience independently owning EHS programs supporting chemical and higher-risk operations
  • Proven experience leading OSHA and regulatory inspections
  • Strong ability to influence site leadership and cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • Technical Expertise

  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA EPA NFPA and applicable state and local regulations
  • Experience with chemical safety dangerous goods waste management injury management and industrial hygiene programs
  • Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
  • Experience with EHS audits training development and corrective action management
  • Compensation and Benefits

    The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $112500.00$150000.00.

    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 :

    Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 112500 - 150000

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