Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist who will act as an individual contributor and work independently on day-to-day activities under general direction from the team lead and/or designated personnel. This position requires a large degree of independent judgement and decision making within the established policies and procedures. Must be able to work on problems/issues of diverse scope, where analyses of data require evaluation of identifiable factors to develop and implement solutions. Must have a good appreciation of both business needs and stakeholders' requirements.

This position will be located onsite in Summers Ridge, San Diego, CA.

• Lead and manage activities ensuring the authoring of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the products portfolio.

• Act as the key liaison between internal customers and the SDS vendor.

• Review requests, work, drafts and make technical decisions during SDS generation.

• Track and review invoices, negotiate offers from the vendor.

• Effectively use the SDS related systems (SDS Web Viewer, Windchill, Workfront, OpenText, MasterControl, ExESS, Wercs Studio, LN) and make recommendations to develop adequate infrastructure or effective processes.

• Work on specific assigned projects supporting environmental product compliance.

• Support the EPLC team in investigating and responding to inquiries related to contract tenders, product recycling and disposal, packaging, other regulatory requests.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, Engineering, or related discipline, or combination of education and experience required.

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.

• Familiar with applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to EH&S matters.

• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office suite programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Able to read, comprehend, evaluate, and communicate using hard-copy and digital media.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

• Up to 10% travel required, domestic and international.

Internal Partners: Environmental Product Compliance, Technical Publications, R&D, New Product development teams, Life Cycle Management teams, Regional QRC, Supplier Quality

External Partners: SDS service provider, external consultants, software service providers

The work environment is representative of an office environment with moderate exposure to laboratory, manufacturing, and warehouse work areas.Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines, shift work, and emergency response support. A Typical day will include 30% meeting with people, 40% performing administrative activities at assigned workstation (sitting and standing), and 30% walking the site performing safety inspections, engaging with employees, completing risk assessments, etc.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, and use hands and fingers. Ability to climb ladders and stairs for access to elevated areas. Minor lifting and carrying of items or materials equal to or less than 50 pounds in weight may be required daily. The management of empty and full waste containers may be frequently required. Potential exposure to chemical and biological hazardous materials during the decontamination and cleanup of spills and the handling of hazardous materials during waste management activities.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $58,000 - 80,000 annually. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.