Summary: 

The EHS Specialist II, under the supervision of the Senior EHS Manager, will be responsible for development and application of various safety and compliance programs at Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas (FDBT). Programs include occupational health and safety, fire safety, emergency response, management of hazardous and other special wastes, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection and environmental programs within the scope of EHS. This position is expected to be aware of all applicable OSHA and environmental regulations as they apply to FDBT and help maintain compliance with local, state and federal regulations for occupational and environmental safety. The EHS Specialist will be familiar with the processes involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing and provide EHS support, as applicable

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki. 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with all aspects of EHS, including applicable OSHA regulations, environmental record keeping, safety audits, and accident investigations.
• Ensure the Emergency Response Plan remains current with regulatory requirements and site needs 
• Assist with the readiness of FDBT personnel and facilities to respond to emergencies.
• Conduct environmental and safety audits and inspections; assist EHS Management with reporting to Senior Leadership.
• Assist in developing and maintaining EHS budget.
• Provide up-to-date regulatory guidance to all departments.
• Maintain incident, near miss and positive action database and generate periodic reports for Senior Leadership.
• Create and review reports to ensure completeness and that appropriate action is taken to promote a proactive safety culture and prevent recurrence of near misses and incidents.
• Track incidents involving injuries.
• Conduct audits to ensure all injuries are properly reported.
• Lead the safety coach team and conduct regular meetings,
• Assist  with development and implementation of environmental programs and submission of compliance reports to regulatory agencies and FUJIFILM Holdings,  as required
• Conduct EHS system and facility audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and to interpret policies and procedures to solve unusual and/or difficult problems;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint); e
• Experience developing and maintaining computerized databases and tracking systems;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross functionally

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate portable tools, test instruments, as well as a computer keyboard, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
• The ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders and stairs of various heights.
• Be exposed to wet or humid conditions.
• This position may be On-Call for emergencies.
• Be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Be exposed to noisy environments.
• Wear appropriate PPE as required.
• Attendance is mandatory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree, preferably in life science, environmental science, occupational safety and health, with minimum of five (5) years of full time experience in EHS; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in life science, environmental science, occupational safety and health, with three (3) years of relevant EH&S experience.
• Experience in waste management and disposal, safety training, OSHA standards for general industry, health monitoring programs, and Federal and State environmental programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education and/or experience developing and implementing environmental sustainability programs.
• Experience with Google Business Enterprise applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Keep, etc.)
• Experience developing and maintaining SharePoint site.
• Experience creating classroom and online training presentations, and teaching/training various size groups.
• Knowledge of DOT and IATA shipping regulations.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).