When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.
Job Title: EHS Advisor
Location(s): Must meet Spain regulations as an EHS professional
In this role as the Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist, you will support the OneSource Manager by ensuring that site operations are executed in compliance with all quality, safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with PerkinElmer and customer EHS training requirements.
* Implement all current site-based EHS aspects of the OneSource program.
* Implement new or updated internal safety and environmental policies as needed.
* Support safety and environmental site audit processes.
* Participate in the incident investigation process, including root cause analysis and identification of corrective action plans.
* Serve as point of contact for all company vendors associated with safety and environmental programs.
* Interact closely with vendors to facilitate completion of EHS plan (including Risk Assessments or EHS Checklists) prior to site entry.
* Perform periodic audits of vendors to determine adherence to all required EHS procedures and requirements.
* Interface with the customer (end users, building managers, facilities, etc.) as needed to ensure vendors have the appropriate and necessary contacts and resources for work to be performed.
* Assist in inventory of site instrument safety devices as requested by customer.
* Generate Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs) as required for relocations and high-risk work.
* Generate required permits for any high-risk work being performed.
* Work with Security to check badge access status as needed.
* Issue daily passes to vendors who need access to the site.
* Escort vendors to their work location, if applicable.
* Assist in implementing new worker safety rules and regulations to site personnel.
* Attend customer-based Site Safety Committee Meeting and disseminate pertinent information to field personnel.
* Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental, and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
Critical Skills:
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent customer service skills complemented by an ability to listen to and interpret requests.
* Ability to read and interpret chemical labeling and hazardous signage.
* MS Office Skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, environmental health/science/studies, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety management, public health, or relevant field.
* A minimum of three years of experience in the implementation and management of EHS programs and management systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience within research operations.
* Understanding of Lab Safety Environment.
* Success working with subcontractors/vendors supporting mutual safety objectives.
* Proven track record of success executing high hazard prevention programs; specifically, LO/TO, electrical safety, machine guarding, etc.
* Experience managing regulatory compliance.
* NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma.
Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in the laboratory. Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high. Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time. The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite. Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools, or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching, and reaching in order to perform in a service function. Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds). Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position. Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations. Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, and labeling hazardous waste. Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, hazardous chemicals. May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against animal allergens where animals are present in the laboratory environment.
About Us:
Are you ready to help improve the lives of millions of people and create a healthier world? When you work at PerkinElmer, that’s exactly what you’ll do. From our dedicated scientists and world-class operations employees to our innovative R&D professionals and committed sales and service groups, we’re a unique team of 5,000+ global colleagues who come to work every day knowing we’re making a difference. Through innovation, collaboration, and believing in our mission, we strive to create an inspiring and inclusive culture for our employees, so that they can be their best and, together, create a better tomorrow. Join us today.
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