What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS Specialist position at Cytiva?
Be part of something altogether life-changing!
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.
Forming part of the Biotechnology segment at Danaher, we bring together dedicated technical expertise and talent to develop the next generation of life-changing therapeutics.
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for Cytiva is responsible for evaluating developing, and implementing, EHS policies, procedures, programs, and training which enable the site to maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company standards, and improving our EHS Management System.
This position is part of the Environmental Health & Safety Department located in Westborough, MA and will be on-site. At Cytiva, our vision is, to advance future therapeutics from discovery to delivery.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Partner with business/functional/DBS leaders on the development and implementation of Annual Action Plans that drive closure of open issues and improvements which deliver improved EHS performance.
Perform risk assessments and define preventive measures to improve safety and reduce/eliminate EHS related business risks.
Raise EHS awareness and build EHS competencies by defining, setting up and delivering training, supporting implementation of 5S and kamishibai processes and developing and/or reviewing work and safety instructions
Assist EHS Mgr with the completion of internal and external audits or assessments and help coordinate actions to meet objectives as set out in ISO14001, health and safety, and business continuity management systems
The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor of Science in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, related technical or scientific discipline with 3 years experience in EHS activities supporting a manufacturing site
Regulatory knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Massachusetts DEP regulations
Ability to evaluate and assess EHS risks and develop appropriate corrective-action plans to address deficiencies in comparison to regulations and internal policy, protocol, and standards.
Project and program management skills
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Ergonomic evaluation and improvement
Management of Change Processes
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
