EHS Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION:

EHS Specialist

Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

At Molecular Diagnostics we realize the potential of personalized care as the laboratorys most trusted and preferred source for molecular diagnostic solutions. We are a division of Abbott Laboratories a global diversified healthcare innovator with a legacy of pioneering work in medical diagnostics.

The EHS Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. Applies technical knowledge to work assignments to meet specific objectives.

What Youll Work On

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Knowledge of fundamental theories concepts practices and procedures. Assists other in conducting studies.
• Develops solutions to problems of limited scope.
• Develops and conducts EH&S training for employees.
• Acts as a technical resource for project teams supervisors and other internal customers.
• Assists in the development of policies procedures and programs. Participates and/or conducts audits and inspections.
• Acts as a member of a project team.
• May direct/schedule activities of technicians. employees or direct internal customers Contributes to long range planning administration and technicians performance reviews.
• Contacts outside department are guided by more experienced staff or senior specialists.
• Understands the Organization: Understands the organizations mission goals strategies strengths and weaknesses and the larger framework within which their responsibilities lie

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Safety Health or Environmental or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 5 years EHS work experience and minimum of OSHA 30-hour training course.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting Division products.

Preferred

• Masters Degree

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In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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