EHS Coordinator

Company Description

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Our high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range.

Our tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimize food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.

LGC’s 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community.  Join us and help us achieve our mission of Science for a Safer World! 

Job Description

The EH&S Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the LGC Environmental Health and Safety programs and

working with the EHS Director and EHS staff to implement processes and systems in compliance with federal, state and local regulations and Company policies, strategies, initiatives and goals. This position will be responsible for coordinating (1) with laboratories, research spaces, and operational areas to support day-to-day safety needs, (2) facility safety inspections and associated corrective actions and (3) the monthly safety committee meetings. This position reports to the EHS Director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential duties:

 

• Stocking GHS and Hazardous waste labels and PPE
•  Inspection of containers and drums for grounding/bonding and procedural compliance
•  Participate in the Health and Safety Inspection process
•  Lead Job Hazard Analysis completion
•  Lead EHS-related documentation creation and maintenance processes
•  Participate in Monthly Safety meetings
•  Participate in Spill Response team
•  Perform daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly inspections and reports
•  Chemical inventory auditing
•  Monitor workplace safety conditions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local EH&S regulations and standards
•  Partner with the Site Director and site management team to facilitate the implementation of EH&S policies, procedures, and practices
•  Maintains EH&S records, forms, and documents to ensure compliance with requirements.
•  Stock EH&S supplies throughout company
•  Perform monthly checks on emergency equipment (eye-wash/safety-shower, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting)
•  Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs.

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree -or- high school diploma with a minimum of two years industry experience.
• Good understanding of laboratory safety, chemical safety and general safety practices.
• The ability to learn new material quickly and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and daily responsibilities.

Work Conditions AND Environment

• Travel & Time Expectations: This position is expected to work Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm.  This position may be required to occasionally work evening or weekend hours in support of business needs.
• Work Setting: Primarily an office setting with manufacturing exposure.
• Distinctive Safety Conditions: e.g., Exposure to hazards or physical risks (hazardous materials, noise level, etc.) or any illnesses, which require particular safety precautions and specific occupational training or cannot effectively be removed from the job.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Adhere to company PPE policy in place.

Additional Information

The customary salary range for this position is:

Minimum pay rate: $25.00 USD per hour

Maximum pay rate: $37.00 USD per hour

The typical hiring range is from the minimum to the midpoint, depending on the candidate’s background.

Pay is determined by several job‑related factors, including your skills, experience, education, and job-related qualifications.

 

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

Equal opportunities

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental, religion, or belief. Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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