About this EHS Specialist II role at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
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.)Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As an EHS Specialist II, you will play an important role in protecting the health and well-being of our colleagues by supporting industrial hygiene and occupational health programs across our site.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career EHS professional to develop technical expertise, gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing and laboratory environment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate workplace health risks. You will work alongside experienced EHS professionals while contributing to a culture where safety and employee well-being are foundational to our success.
A Day in the Life
- Support the site's Industrial Hygiene Program through exposure assessment, monitoring, and risk reduction initiatives.
- Conduct industrial hygiene assessments for laboratory and pharmaceutical compounds.
- Perform noise monitoring and personal dosimetry studies.
- Assist with ergonomic evaluations and recommend practical improvements.
- Analyze exposure monitoring data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and site leadership teams to proactively identify and address occupational health risks.
- Participate in workplace risk assessments using established EHS methodologies.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
- Deliver engaging EHS training, toolbox talks, and awareness activities.
- Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs, including Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Chemical Management, and Occupational Health Programs.
- Actively engage with colleagues on the manufacturing floor and within laboratory environments to promote safe work practices.
- Support area EHS meetings, daily operational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with EHS professionals across Thermo Fisher sites to share best practices and drive standardization.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
Experience
- 1-3+ years of industrial hygiene, occupational health, or EHS experience.
- Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or laboratory experience preferred.
- Internship, co-op, or early career experience in EHS or Industrial Hygiene will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Foundational knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and occupational exposure assessment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to collect, interpret, and communicate technical data effectively.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Comfortable working in operational environments and engaging directly with employees.