Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Axogen, Inc.

Job Info

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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.

Contribute to positively impacting lives while working for a company that respects, recognizes, and values all team members!

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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

If you want to see how you can impact lives at Axogen, take a look at these inspiring patient stories: https://www.axogeninc.com/patient-stories/

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.

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

The specific duties of the EHS Specialist include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Location

913 Industrial Drive Place

Vandalia, OH 45377

Benefits/Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.

Salary Range

$65,352-$81,690 USD

Axogen is on a hybrid work schedule for some of our positions based out of our headquarters in Florida, with 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The hybrid work schedule does not include sales or facilities in Ohio or Texas.

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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