Position Summary: This role will support the Durham sites for manufacturing, R&D, support operations, and commercial operations, including day to day Health, Safety, and Environmental activities. Additionally, this role will develop and deploy a subset of the HSE Management System at the site level under the direction of the Sr. HSE Manager. This role will be a key stakeholder in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects and initiatives. Primary Responsibilities: + The HSE Specialist is responsible for providing HSE support to ensure the site maintains a safe and healthy workplace, protects the environment adhering to applicable legal requirements + Support of all team members and processes at the bioMerieux, Inc. Durham sites + Includes Rodolphe Manufacturing with R&D and Hamlin Commercial Operations + Support of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects and initiatives + FDA/ISO regulated environment in the Medical Devices/Diagnostics Industry. + Engages with the Site HSE Manager to define and accept a distinct role developing and deploying a subset of the HSE process. + Document, deploy and train key HSE system users as defined by the HSE manager. + Communicate progress milestones toward the HSE system development at the site level. + Deploy specific HSE procedures following a subset of HSE processes reporting progress toward HSE goals (Job Safety Analyses, Risk assessments, Environmental Assessments, Incident Reporting System, HSE inspections). + Helps drive process improvement initiatives for HSE. + Support the implementation of HSE site policies. + Compiles and reports HSE Metrics. + Support new equipment procurement user requirement specifications and commissioning activities. + Support ISO 14001 / 45001 Certification Audits and associated activities. + Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards. + Take an active role in the continuous improvement. Education, Skills, & Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science or Policy and/or an Engineering-related field. + Minimum 2 years of experience in the Health, Safety, Sustainability, and/or Environmental fields required + Experience within an ISO 14001 / 45001 certified organization preferred. + Experience with continuous improvement preferred. + Experience with CSR initiatives preferred. + Knowledge and understanding of US compliance regulations including DOT/OSHA/EPA/NFPA preferred. + Knowledge and understanding of US compliance regulations including DOT/OSHA/EPA/NFPA + Excellent communication skills- ability to influence, educate and train on HSE Procedures + Ability to read and interpret technical literature and stay abreast of changing regulatory landscape; + Ability to develop a strategy to determine action plans for risk reduction + Ability to review the regulatory landscape to identify and mitigate non-compliant conditions + Project Management and Continuous Improvement experience preferred. + Demonstrated computer skills: Microsoft Suite Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project + Excellent documentation and communication skills (written & verbal). #LI-US