Environmental Health & Safety Specialist I

Role Summary

The EHS Specialist I role assists with the implementation of established programs, performs work on EHS projects within the identified parameters, and exercises judgement within these defined parameters to determine appropriate action. A foundational background in EHS regulations / standard industry practices is expected in order to review regulations, apply industry best practices and consult with peers to research & apply any remediation or actions that may be warranted.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing various EHS programs and initiatives under the direction of the Senior EHS Specialist or Associate Manager of EHS.
• Assists in implementing safety management systems and environmental systems.
• Assists with implementing emergency response programs.
• Conducts weekly surveys of laboratory and waste areas where radioactive materials are used.
• Assists with EHS on the job training and class room training.
• Performs routine ergonomic assessments and makes recommendations.
• Documents and investigates work-related injuries and/or illnesses and implements corrective actions.
• Maintains industrial hygiene (IH) equipment and performs IH monitoring of laboratory and support personnel to assess potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Performs EHS audits of labs, support areas, and offices.
• Responsible for having PPE readily available to laboratory personnel.
• Assists with revising safety related polices and procedures as required.
• Assists in training new hires by providing EHS safety orientation which includes, but is not limited to: emergency preparedness, hazard communication, blood borne pathogens, handling chemical, biological, and radioactive hazards, safety compliance procedure, waste requirements, etc.
• Maintains and organizes EHS stock rooms.
• Performs respiratory protection inspections.
• Performs data analysis using data analytics software and Excel spreadsheets.
• Participates in professional development training and activities.
• Available 24/7 for emergencies that may arise at Regeneron.

Qualifications

• To be considered for this position you must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study with up to 4 years experience in an Environmental Health & Safety practice area. Occasional requirement to work overtime.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate. Ability to learn specialized software applications.
• Ability to conduct EHS training sessions.
• Ability to use a PC, specialized safety and industrial hygiene equipment, and various specialized applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study (required)

Additional Requirements

• On-site role: 5 days per week at the Global HQ Campus in Tarrytown; not available as remote/hybrid.