Senior Specialist Environmental, Health & Safety (Research & Development)

Under the direction of the Research and Development Environment Health and Safety (R&D EHS) management this individual will provide guidance on R&D matters and training to employees and contractors in AbbVie South San Francisco R&D. The individual will communicate and collaborate with local EHS team members and stakeholders to implement and align programs and R&D EHS policies which drive change and build a positive safety culture at our site. 

This position is responsible for helping the local R&D EHS team with ensuring safety of the employees assuring a safe working environment protecting the environment and the property maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting the team with regulatory inspections conducted by local agencies. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop implement and maintain EHS programs procedures and training site personnel. 
• Provide subject matter expertise in chemical safety biosafety waste management ergonomics and other site safety programs and initiatives as assigned. 
• Serve as a technical resource in Critical Safe Work programs providing contractor safety and Critical Safe Work support for major and minor construction and renovation projects and lab moves. 
• Investigate near misses and incidents; identifying root causes and recommended corrective actions. 
• Track and analyze EHS metrics to determine trends to drive continuous improvement.  
• Support EHS regulatory inspections and internal audits including follow-up on findings and corrective actions. 
• Work with R&D training coordinators to update training content in our e-Learning System   
• Lead EHS risk assessments of site/lab processes and equipment (e.g. machine guarding survey office ergonomic evaluation) and collaborate with stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies. 
• Lead laboratory Gemba walks with site leadership document findings action items and prepare and distribute related summary reports. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree (EHS related Engineering chemistry) plus 5 years of EHS related experience or Masters Degree (EHS related Engineering chemistry) plus 3 years of EHS related experience. 
• EHS professional certification is preferred but not required. 
• Working experience in implementing EHS regulations conducting incident investigations and managing cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to establish measurable project goals and implementation plans balance conflicting work demands and develop action plans. 
• Ability to develop standards and/or policies that meet business objectives. 
• Ability to actively listen build and maintain effective working relationships with internal/ external colleagues and stakeholders and resolve conflict constructively. 
• Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety programs and Cal/OSHA DTSC BAAQMD and EPA regulations 

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this roleat  the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on manyfactors  including  geographic location and we may ultimately  pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be  modified in the future. 

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to  participate in our short-term incentive programs.  

Note: No amount of pay is  considered to be wages or compensation until such amount isearned  vested  and determinable. The amount and availability of  any bonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that areallocable to a   particular employee  remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be  modified at the Companys sole and absolutediscretion  consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time