Diversity – Innovation – Caring – Global Collaboration – Winning Spirit – High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the Role:

As an advocate for environment, health, and safety as core values at Boston Scientific, the EHS Specialist develops and supports programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with company requirements and all regulations pertaining to the site. The incumbent will provide guidance, training, and support, while influencing engagement and contributions from EHS colleagues, internal stakeholders, and external resources to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing EHS site support for internal customers including manufacturing, process development, and research and development laboratories 
• Identifying opportunities to minimize risks and prevent workplace injuries; work with cross-functional teams to drive projects and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Administrating ISO45001 Health & Safety Management System including internal/external audit facilitation and risk management; identify opportunities for improvement, implement recommendations and mange related documentation
• Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis and after-action reviews; collaborate with process owners to develop and implement corrective actions and engineering controls as needed
• Partnering with regulatory agencies to conduct site inspections; provide regulatory guidance and safety recommendations for processes, equipment, and facility infrastructure design
• Conducting risk assessments on processes, equipment, and chemicals, identify compliance concerns, program non-conformities and opportunities for improvement 
• Conducting EHS audits, self-assessments, and inspections to ensure workplace conditions comply with internal policies, program requirements and applicable local, state, and national regulations
• Building and maintaining relationships with contracted safety services and consultants 
• Leading and supporting EHS-related committees, task forces, and cross-functional teams; serve on the site’s emergency response team(s)
• Facilitating regulatory compliance activities; coordinate work efforts and recordkeeping related to chemical exposure monitoring (industrial hygiene), confined spaces, electrical safety, emergency action planning, equipment safety (machine guarding), fire prevention, chemical hygiene / lab safety, laser safety, contractor safety, respiratory protection, and safe facility design 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, safety engineering, safety management, occupational health, or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of EHS experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Minimum 4 years of experience with safety-related programs, policies, procedures and regulations

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in pharmaceutical, medical device, electronics, or similarly regulated industry
• Experience with ergonomic risk reduction, emergency response and incident command in a manufacturing, laboratory, or office setting
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and/or Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams 

Requisition ID: 577524

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.