Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters a work-life balance and professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!
Axogen is the leading company revolutionizing the science of nerve repair. We are passionate about helping to restore function and quality of life to patients with physical damage or discontinuity to peripheral nerves.
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Axogen is hiring for an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in Vandalia, OH!
Job Summary of the EHS Specialist
The EHS Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our Environmental, Health and Safety Program. Ensure compliance with Local, State and Federal Regulatory Requirements.

Customer Relationship
Personal Evolution
Autonomy
Administrative Work
Technical Expertise

Why you'll love working at Axogen:

  • Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives
  • Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients' lives
  • Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
  • Educational assistance available for all employees
  • Matching 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Referral incentive program

Requirements of the EHS Specialist:

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, Safety Management, or closely related field
  • 2+ years of experience in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
  • High level of organizational and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with multiple layers of the organization.
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
  • Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
  • Experience in Lock Out / Tag out.

Responsibilities of the EHS Specialist:

  • Leads audits, inspections and investigations and coordinates resolution of issues.
  • Works with management to facilitate risk management decisions.
  • Develop and review Lockout / Tagout Procedures.
  • Coordinate and Monitor Contractor Safety Program.
  • Conduct regular walk through to monitor behaviors, activities, and conditions. Coach and mentor employees.
  • Deliver environmental, health and safety trainings to ensure employee's knowledge and understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
  • Conduct Hazard Assessments and Ergonomic Evaluations.
  • Review proposed new chemicals, processes, and equipment with the use of Management Change.
  • Drive thorough investigations for all incidents and accidents and ensure timely completion of corrective actions. Lead the team in developing effective root cause analysis and countermeasures.
  • Support with non-routine work permitting.
  • Manage SDS Data Base and chemical inventory.
  • Support SPCC, air emissions, wastewater and storm water, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
  • Manage hazardous and medical waste program: documents, inspections, handling, storage, and disposal.
  • Support with ISO14001 Implementation / Maintenance.
  • Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities.

Axogen is on a hybrid work schedule at some facilities, with 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.
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