EHS Specialist- Oakdale, MN

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Position Summary
The EHS, Facilities, & Security Specialist is an onsite Environmental, Health, Safety, Facilities, and Physical Security professional supporting Neogen's Minnesota R&D and laboratory operations.

Reporting to the Regional EHS Manager - North, this role is responsible for coordinating and implementing EHS programs, supporting facility operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, and assisting with site-level security and risk management activities. The position partners closely with R&D, laboratory, facilities, and operational stakeholders to promote a safe, compliant, secure, and efficient workplace.

EHS Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of EHS programs focused on injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and risk reduction within R&D and laboratory operations.
• Coordinate site EHS inspections, audits, corrective actions, and compliance activities.
• Assist with environmental compliance programs including hazardous waste management, chemical management, wastewater, stormwater, and regulatory reporting support.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain EHS records, permits, training documentation, and compliance tracking systems.
• Coordinate employee EHS training and awareness programs.
• Support industrial hygiene, ergonomics, exposure control, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and related occupational health programs.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) activities for facility, process, and laboratory modifications.

Core EHS Program Support

• Environmental Compliance and hazardous & biological waste mgt.
• Exposure Control and occupational health programs
• Ergonomics assessments and risk reduction activities
• Hazardous materials and chemical management
• Risk assessments and corrective action tracking
• Contractor safety oversight
• Training development and delivery
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Continuous improvement and Lean/Six Sigma activities

Site Facilities:

• Serve as the primary local contact for facilities-related requests, maintenance coordination, contractor oversight, and facility improvement projects.
• Partner with Corporate Facilities on capital projects, maintenance planning, space utilization, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Track EHS and facilities KPIs and prepare reports for leadership review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization efforts across EHS and facilities functions.

Site Physical Security

• Conduct routine physical security inspections of the site, including access control, doors, cameras, fencing, lighting, and security equipment.
• Administer site access processes including badge requests, visitor management support, and coordination with Human Resources and site leadership.
• Support site emergency response planning, drills, business continuity, and crisis management activities.
• Coordinate with contracted security providers, local emergency responders, and corporate security resources as needed.
• Investigate and document security incidents, access control concerns, and suspicious activity.
• Maintain security records, procedures, and site emergency contact information.
• Assist with implementation of corporate security standards and site vulnerability reduction initiatives.

Behavioral Expectations

• Ownership and accountability
• Bias for action
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer-focused support mindset
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Highest standards of integrity and compliance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EHS, environmental science, safety, engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of EHS, laboratory, facilities, operations, or related experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, hazardous waste, chemical safety, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Experience supporting inspections, audits, training, investigations, and compliance programs.
• Ability to coordinate facilities maintenance and contractor activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and data tracking tools.
• Ability to work onsite in Minnesota supporting R&D and laboratory operations.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, or as required.
• Able to safely climb ladders, stairs, lift up to 50lbs, and wear a full-face respirator as needed.
• Ability and willingness to become CPR, AED & First Aid certified and provide emergency care as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional EHS certifications (ASP, CSP, CHMM, OHST, or similar).
• Experience supporting physical security and access control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene and ergonomic assessment tools.
• Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience within biotechnology, laboratory, pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, or related industries.

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