EHS Specialist I – Hazard Communication

The candidate must have a good academic background in chemistry, toxicology or life science. The candidate should have excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and will be able to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.​ He/She should be comfortable working closely with internal Product Management, Sales, and Project Management teams.

Essential responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare globally compliant GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and container labels for Thermo Fisher’ commercial and experimental products.
• Communicate with Thermo Fisher R&D staff to ensure detailed compositional and physical property data needed for the product's hazard assessment are provided.
• Work with the company’s toxicologists to ensure product's hazards are adequately evaluated and addressed on the SDS and labels as needed.
• Determine U.S. and International transportation hazard classifications. Understand laws and regulations (e.g. OSHA, EU-CLP, REACH) governing SDS authoring, downstream chemical distribution, and hazardous chemical management within the Environmental Health and Safety industry.
• Determine the product formulation from various data points. Maintain product updates in the Thermo Fisher data repository (Agile). Assist with the management of the SDS distribution tool.
• Demonstrate Role Model Leadership.

General Responsibilities:

• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Participates in and completes company-required training programs. Participates in EH&S initiatives as set forth by the company.

Education:

• Masters/Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biology or other life sciences.
• Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to accurately manage large amounts of detailed information.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere and to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to learn complex databases; Attention to computer-use ergonomic issues.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple assignments concurrently.

Experience/Requirements:

• Preference to experience in Hazard Communication and knowledge and experience in global hazard communication requirements and chemical control laws.
• Strong English skills. Additional language skills (European or Asian) are preferred.
• Familiarity with Chemical Regulations like EU-CLP, REACH, Safety Data Sheet requirements, etc.
• Must be able to multi-task to meet standard response times and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft suite skills. Should be comfortable with advanced MS-Excel and MS-Access
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency, contagious optimism and a “can-do” attitude.
• Is strategic, astute and forward-thinking. Inspires motivates and collaborates with others.

Preferred Qualifications:-

• Project management experience.
• Strong systems background in WERCS and/or Agile SQL, SAP knowledge.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EMS. ISO guidelines.

• The innovative environment of the rapidly growing international company.
• Salary ranges from 1200 EUR to 1600 EUR per month (brutto) and additional benefits package.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic global organization and work with experienced professionals.
• High performing, driven and supportive working culture and outstanding development possibilities to increase your potential

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