What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Responsibilities:Partner with Research and Development functional areas to implement methods, programs, controls, and safeguards which promote a safe work environment. Provide technical expertise and guidance to solve and support New Product Introduction (NPI) in both instruments and consumables for EHS related challenges and reduce risk during product development and transfer activities.Lead, support and manage implementation of EHS programs (e.g., lab health and safety, biosafety, ergonomics, controlled substance, particularly hazardous chemicals, laser safety, fire safety, inspections, risk assessments).Partner with upstream business groups to engage all employees in safety and sustainability programs.Perform EHS assessments for new processes, products, and equipment that include risk assessments, confined space, lockout/tagout, ergonomics and machine guarding.Chair the site EHS Committee for R&D organization. Lead and manage EHS risk assessments and other key initiatives for R&D aspects of the business.Promote, reinforce, and sustain a strong safety culture through engagement with site leadership and operational teams.Assist in the implementation of EHS management system (45001/14001) elements for San Diego EHS.Engage and lead onsite Emergency Response Procedures, planning, tabletops, and Operational Excellence activities.Develop and deliver training and coaching programs which help develop strong EHS leaders.Investigate hazards, near misses and incidents with the goal of finding root causes and implementing ways to prevent recurrence. Partner with lab management team to support a variety of specialty spaces, processes, and tools, and reporting needs.Lead in-house emergency response activities (incident command, training, table top and functional drills).Support global safety initiatives and tools (policy, software tools, campaigns).Interface with regulatory agencies on assigned EHS matters.Requirements:A minimum of 6 years of experience.A strong technical understanding of new product introduction lifecycle and laboratory safety. Equipment and processes used in the life science industry and solid understanding of applying EHS regulations/standards/assessments at research and development and pilot plant scale. Ability to support EHS programs in a fast paced, dynamic, cross functional and highly collaborative environment.Strong customer service, creativity, skills and ability to support “EHS Leader” culture which inspires others to desire and achieve EHS excellence. Experience and desire to build strong partnerships with employees and integrate a proactive safety culture throughout all levels of the organization. Energetic and positive enthusiasm disposition.Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.Ability to show adaptability, prioritize and execute work among competing priorities. Effective educator and strong ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Education:Minimum of BS Degree in Industrial Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering.Professional Safety Certification preferred (ASP, CSP, CIH, LSO etc.)The estimated base salary range for the Sr. EHS Specialist role based in the United States of America is: $86,500 - $129,700. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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