Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator

 Company Overview

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to the Biomerics values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance the lives of our employees and patients who depend on our products.

At Biomerics, we are driven by integrity, partnership, accountability, agility, teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Our customer-focused culture is built on long-term strategic partnerships and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to the medical device industry. 

Role Summary

The candidate will work to create and enforce a culture of safety within our organization and jointly implement programs, policies, and assessments to ensure Biomerics (and all of its employees) are in compliance with all federal and internal health and safety regulations. They will represent Biomerics in any OSHA audit/visit, review reports and findings to monitor performance and detect trends related to health and safety. The candidate will head up and run the company safety committee. The candidate should be familiar with the following regulatory programs such as PPE, Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tag out, Blood Borne Pathogen, Machine Guarding, Forklift, Hazard Communication and other programs as the need arises.

Responsibilities

• Perform incident investigations and assist in corrective actions.
• Keep up to date OSHA 300 log
• Conduct job hazard analysis and recommend preventative/corrective action where EH&S hazards exist.
• Interact with all departments to assist with EH&S issues.
• Train employees on EH&S programs.
• Create standard operating procedures.
• Maintain EH&S records.
• Performs administrative duties for the EHS department including but not limited to general data entry and filing of training records, compliance documentation, and other EH&S records.
• Develop and support implementation of various safety policies and programs.
• Handle confidential information.
• Manage Hazardous Waste (WAA, profiles, and coordinate disposal)
• Initiate and maintain pertinent permits for hazardous materials

• At least 2 years of professional safety experience in the field as a Safety Professional.
• Knowledge of relevant workplace ergonomic requirements/strategies
• Ability to obtain required DOT certification for Waste handling and shipping.
• Be first aid/AED certified or become first aid certified in first 6 months
• Relevant EPA waste handling knowledge to handle small quantity generator status
• Basic math/statistical skills
• Working knowledge of Federal/State Regulatory Requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA).
• Working knowledge of chemical safety and hygiene.
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft office suite.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and decision making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication and time management skills.
• Ability to negotiate.
• IQMS knowledge (Preferred)
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 (Preferred)
• Mechanical Aptitude (Preferred)

Why Join Biomerics

At Biomerics, you will be part of a collaborative and growth-oriented organization dedicated to improving lives through innovation and manufacturing excellence. We value individuals who are passionate about building strategic customer partnerships and driving operational and commercial success within the medical device industry. 

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, 401k.

The salary estimates are estimates from this job board and not a guarantee from Biomerics' salary range.

Biomerics does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies that are not already on Biomerics' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Biomerics by search/recruiting agencies not already on Biomerics approved agency list shall become the property of Biomerics, and if Biomerics subsequently hire the candidate, Biomerics shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.