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Axogen, Inc. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist in Vandalia, Ohio
Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters 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 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
Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Referral incentive program
Axogen Mission and Business Purpose
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.
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 behav