Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, No contact lens allowed; prescriptive glasses will be provided, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

Job Title
Advanced EHS Engineer

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a Thermo Fisher Scientific career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As an Advanced EHS Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with a diverse set of people from around the world. Here, we will make an impact by:

Actively supporting EHS Cultural Excellence through personal responsibility for safety, health, and environment, promoting a culture to address incidents, near-misses, and potential hazards!Applying scientific, engineering principles and behavioral based systems to drive EHS risk reduction efforts and compliance activities.Investigating workplace incidents and completing root cause analyses to determine appropriate corrective actions and conducting assessments of high hazard processes in order to reduce risk.Completing internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyze EHS data and report trends.  Providing mentorship on plans for correcting gaps and offering EHS recommendations to address change (e.g., plant Management of Change process)Assisting/implementing on-going industrial hygiene chemical and noise assessments and monitoring plans; implementing ergonomic programs to reduce risk of cumulative trauma and other ergonomic injuries at the plant.Interactions/Communications:  Providing EHS knowledge and services on existing and new programs; communicating project or program status and results to management.

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, we at Thermo Fisher Scientific requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.Two (2) years of combined EHS experience in a private, public, government or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

Master’s degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental health and safety (EHS) degree from an accredited institutionExperience in implementation of comprehensive EHS management systemsExperience with hazard and risk assessments and experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with ergonomics assessments of physical capabilities, needs, and limitations such as ErgoPrime or ErgoJAR in a manufacturing settingFamiliarity with state and federal laws including (e.g, OSHA, EPA, etc.)

Employee benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with company contribution

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Location: Stafford Springs, CT

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $60,000.00–$90,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards