EHS Specialist

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Phenomenex, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Phenomenex isn’t your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers, advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

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The EHS Specialist is responsible for identifying hazards, ensuring compliance, supporting safety training, and assisting with incident investigations and regulatory interactions. The position offers strong exposure to field operations and the opportunity to grow within a structured EHS program while working closely with leadership and associates.

This position reports to the EHS Director and is part of the EHS Department located in Torrance, CA and will be an on-site role.  

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Make recommendations for the elimination or control of hazardous conditions and behaviors Provide leadership in incident management scene stabilization, and evacuation procedures Use hazard monitoring equipment, and analyze results to determine spill response. Communicate with regulatory agencies, when appropriate Conduct EHS Monthly Safety Training and safety inspections

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field
• 1-4 years of EHS experience
• Basic knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other government regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel – list specifics 5% travel, within territory or locations to offsite warehouse.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 25lb, any other physical requirements

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• First Aid/CPR Class
• Forklift Train the Trainer
• Hazardous Waste
• Fire Life Safety

Phenomenex, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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