Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety - Cypress, United States - USA 2023-070

Job Title

Specialist, Environmental Health & Safety

Job Facts

Organizational Area
USA and Canada
Country / State
United States
Place of work
Cypress
Home/Office based
Office based

Professional Family: 

  • Operations
Reporting To
Sr. Manager

Kind of contract

Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Permanent / Temporary
Permanent
Job ID
USA 2023-070

Job Scope

Your Mission

For over 40 years, DiaSorin has been on a mission on five continents to develop, produce and commercialize diagnostic tests for a wide range of clinical areas. Our tests are designed for hospitals and private testing laboratories, in the markets of immunodiagnostics and molecular diagnostics.

We believe in a respectful and supportive workplace that attracts and celebrates the uniqueness of a diverse workforce that represents our community and customers.

Main Responsibilities

Your Contributions

Responsible for evaluating applicable regulations and the Group 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 and the Group Standards. Assure 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.

Qualifications Experience Personal Strengths Mobility

You
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Specialization
environmental, occupational health and safety or related science field such as biology, chemistry or engineering
Experience

5+ years related experience managing 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
Good understanding of environmental, occupational health and safety, and dangerous goods regulations at local, state and federal levels (OSHA, EPA, DOT/IATA, CDC, GHS
Ability to apply regulatory requirements and good practices within a manufacturing setting
Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PPT. Familiarity with Google Suite
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with a diverse employee population and all organizational levels
Strong analytical/problem solving skills, including the ability to sort out essential versus non-essential variable.
Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
Ability to manage projects with moderate supervision, including good planning, time management and organizational skills.

Technical Competencies

Manage 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.
Manage 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.
Manage emergency response programs to result in increased loss control in the event of an emergency.
Monitor, update and improve emergency response procedures.

Skills

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.
Manage 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.

Languages
English
Travel Availability
NA
Relocation Availability
NA
Training Required

YES

Benefits

We Offer You

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.

Others Information as per Local Legal Requirements

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

DiaSorin Inc and DiaSorin Molecular LLC are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posters: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.
If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrtalent@diasorin.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrtalent@diasorin.com or call toll-free 1.800.328.1482.