Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Diasorin is a global leader in diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to create cutting-edge tools that improve healthcare worldwide. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we've earned our reputation for excellence by developing innovative diagnostic assays and instruments that are trusted by healthcare providers around the world.

Our broad offering of diagnostic tests and Licensed Technology solutions, made available thanks to ongoing investments in research, positions us as the player with the widest range of specialty solutions in the sector and identifies us as the "Diagnostics Specialist."

Why Join Diasorin?

• Impactful Work: When you join Diasorin, you become part of a team that's dedicated to improving lives. Your contributions will directly impact patient care, making a meaningful difference in the world.

• Global Reach & Innovation: Our work transcends borders. Joining Diasorin means collaborating with colleagues from all over the world, expanding your horizons, and contributing to global healthcare solutions at the forefront of the diagnostic industry.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture: We believe in the strength of diversity, and our inclusive culture reflects this commitment. We value your unique perspective and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.

Join Our Team: If you're passionate about innovation, diversity, and making a positive impact on healthcare, Diasorin is the place for you. We're looking for passionate and talented individuals who are ready to embrace new challenges and drive healthcare solutions forward.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of diagnostics? Join Diasorin and become a catalyst for change in the world of healthcare. Apply today and be a part of our exciting journey toward a healthier, more connected world. Together, we can make an impact!

Job Scope

Responsible for evaluating applicable regulations and standards, determining applicability to company operations. Implement procedures and policies that result in conformance with environmental, health and safety and dangerous goods regulations, and the protection of employees and the environment. Assure that health, safety and environmental concepts are considered into business, operations planning and decision-making processes. Support applicable regulations including ISO, Local, State, and/or Federal requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate the workplace, equipment and processes to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and industry standards.

• Evaluate applicable environmental, safety, occupational health, disease control and dangerous goods transportation regulations to determine applicability to company

• Identify hazards and conditions that may result in personal injury or company loss, and develop methods and procedures to eliminate these hazards.

• Maintain EHS programs, procedures and policies to meet regulatory requirements/compliance and minimize loss.

• Maintain internal and regulatory reporting, including data collection and reporting including, but not limited to air, storm water, industrial discharge, and waste disposal.

• Conduct routine safety observations to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, company environmental, health and safety policies, procedures and practices.

• Keep abreast of any safety, environmental or dangerous goods transportation regulations that impact the facility.

• Assist in the management of incident reporting, worker compensation, OSHA Occupational Illness and Injury, and CDC exposure reporting programs to minimize worker injury or disease and lower worker's compensation costs.

• Participate in the investigation of incidents, near misses and property damage incidents. Assist with incident investigations to identify root causes, make recommendations, and implement corrective/preventative actions. Ensure follow up is done to minimize future exposure and proper documents are maintained.

• Participate in administrative functions to include submission of first report of injury, medical statements, and medical records to insurance carrier or administrator.

• Work with the insurance company, employee, and local health care providers to assure employee receives appropriate care and expedient return to work.

• Review research and develop manufacturing, and labeling (SDS, IFU) documents and processes to assure facility and corporate procedures and policies, and EHS regulatory requirements are met.

• Support the waste handling and disposal process, including but not limited to hazardous waste and bio-waste, to assure proper collection, storage, transportation and final disposal of waste is in compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.

• Support emergency response programs to result in increased loss control in the event of an emergency.

• Monitor, update and improve emergency response procedures.

• Organize and execute emergency drills including, but not limited to medical, spill and fire.

• Participate in training processes that inform employees of EHS requirements and safety procedures and policies, and foster the improvement of safety understanding, lower exposure and incident rates.

• Participate in the development and delivery of safety training programs, including demonstrating the importance of conforming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply.

• Assist in maintaining documentation of EHS training.

• Formally and informally encourage safe behaviors in others.

• Participate in formal and informal training required to increase skills to meet work expectations.

• Practice safe working techniques and re-enforce EHS policies and procedures.

• Practice leadership competencies that fosters open communication.

• Perform work in a safe manner consistent with health, safety and environmental policies and assume responsibility for personal safety and that of co-workers to result in a safe work environment for all employees and the protection of the environment and the community at large.

• Promote open channels of communication throughout the organization through continual thoughtful and open communications.

• Actively participate in team meetings and act as a resource to the group.

• Actively facilitate in sharing of information across the organization in a way that results in good coordination of actions and decisions, and continuous improvement of results and performance.

• Promote through interactions an environment that supports trusting relationships and ethical leadership.

• Understand and utilize documentation protocols and accurately and legibly complete all documentation on time to result in a product/process history consistent with GMP and EHS requirements.

• Review, understand, and accurately complete in a timely fashion, documents such as procedures, forms, worksheets, and notebooks.

• Route, handle and/or store completed documentation appropriate for the work completed.

• Follow established compliance procedures designed to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met; activities may include audits, documentation, and the understanding of the requirements of agencies such as OSHA, EPA, DOT/IATA and FDA.

• Act as advisor to the Safety Committee, and assist in facilitating meetings or training of committee members.

• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with applicable Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulations and Company EHS policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Environmental, occupational health and safety or related science field such as biology, chemistry or engineering preferred

• 2+ Years working in an EHS program in a manufacturing setting to include development and implementation of environmental health and occupational safety programs designed to meet and exceed applicable regulatory requirements preferred

• Good understanding of environmental, occupational health and safety, and dangerous goods regulations at local, state and federal levels (OSHA, EPA, DOT/IATA, CDC, GHS (High proficiency)

• Ability to apply regulatory requirements and good practices within a manufacturing setting (High proficiency)

• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PPT (High proficiency)

• Good written and verbal communication skills (High proficiency)

• Ability to work independently with attention to detail (High proficiency)

• Ability to manage projects with moderate supervision, including good planning, time management and organizational skills (High proficiency)

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups of managers, clients, customers, regulators, and the general public (High proficiency)

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to collect and manipulate information enabling rapid analysis of trends and implications (High proficiency)

• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical, diagrammatic or written forms and deal with multiple abstract and / or concrete variables (High proficiency)

• Flexible to change and open to constructive feedback (High proficiency)

• Ability to work with a diverse employee population and all organizational levels (Medium proficiency)

• Strong analytical/problem solving skills, including the ability to sort out essential versus non-essential variable (Medium proficiency)

Travel Requirements

• 10% Domestic travel

What we offer

Receive a competitive salary and benefits package as you grow your career at Diasorin. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.

Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and Canada and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a US or Canada candidate and require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact the North America Talent Acquisition Team at hrtalent@diasorin.com or 1-800-328-1482 to request an accommodation.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Diasorin reserves the right to modify or amend this job posting as needed to comply with local laws and regulations.

Please note that offers of employment at Diasorin may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

This position is not eligible for partnership with a third-party search firm vendor without expressed, written consent from the Diasorin Human Resources Department.

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