Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Lowell, MA

An Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is a professional who focuses on identifying and eliminating risks in the workplace. They work in a wide range of sectors, especially in industries like manufacturing, construction, and healthcare that involve substantial physical activities. They are responsible for ensuring that an organization complies with environmental policies and laws to prevent accidents and protect the health of employees and the environment. This involves conducting regular inspections and audits, implementing safety training programs, and maintaining documentation of all environmental health and safety-related activities.

Key skills required for this role include a strong understanding of environmental regulations, excellent communication and analytical skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations. They must also possess certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), depending on the specific industry requirements. Relevant Bachelor's degrees in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or Occupational Health are often required. Prior to becoming an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, individuals might have roles such as Safety Coordinator, Environmental Technician, or Health and Safety Advisor.

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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Waltham, MA (17 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waltham, MA (17 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports the organizations safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs across healthcare and dialysis operations....

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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

  • AMERICAN CYBERSYSTEMS INC.
  • Tewksbury, MA (4 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (4 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 1 day ago

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist Position type: Full-time, Contract to possible hire Duration: 12 Months Location: Tewksbury, MA & Andover...

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Senior EHS Coordinator

  • Wakefield Thermal
  • Pelham, NH (5 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pelham, NH (5 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 3 days ago

: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (preferred) 2-4 years in EHS, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments (Will supplement...

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Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist II

  • Takeda
  • Lexington, MA (14 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (14 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 11 days ago

BS/BA required in technical discipline: engineering, safety, industrial hygiene, environmental studies, life science or similar field....

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Health and Safety Consultant Location: Doha Qatar

  • Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
  • Manchester, NH (24 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Manchester, NH (24 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Ability to support environmental management initiatives including waste management, sustainability, and environmental impact mitigation Ability to deliver HSE training, workshops and awareness programs...

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Quality & EHS Manager Shrink & Paper Equ

  • Sealed Air Corporation
  • Ayer, MA (14 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Ayer, MA (14 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description Quality & EHS Manager Shrink & Paper Equipment Ayer Requisition ID: 54898 If you are a current employee click here to apply. Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions...

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Senior Industrial Hygienist

  • Terracon Consultants
  • Woburn, MA (13 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (13 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Requirements: Bachelors degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field. Minimum 8-11 years experience. Masters degree or PhD preferred....

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Industrial Hygienist 3

  • Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc.
  • Woburn, MA (13 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (13 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 14 days ago

sciences engineering construction architecture industrial hygiene occupational health or a related science field preferredField work experience may be substituted in lieu of science education requirementsMust...

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EHS Specialist

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Danvers, MA (18 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (18 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Oversee and surveille Hazardous Waste Management Plan....

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Manager EHS, Operations & Compliance

  • Symbotic
  • Wilmington, MA (9 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (9 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 19 days ago

Manage & lead Environmental programs not limited to RCRA-waste management, DOT & Sustainability. Serve as a subject matter expert on EHS regulations and best practices....

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EHS Specialist

  • 23-2543453 Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals Inc.
  • Haverhill, MA (15 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA (15 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 21 days ago

hygiene, chemical safety, hazardous materials, and environmental compliance Experience working with regulatory agencies and inspections Experience developing and delivering EHS training programs and...

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EHS Specialist

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Ward Hill, MA (12 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Ward Hill, MA (12 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 21 days ago

hygiene, chemical safety, hazardous materials, and environmental compliance Experience working with regulatory agencies and inspections Experience developing and delivering EHS training programs and...

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Sr EHS Specialist (Onsite - Acton, MA)

  • Insulet
  • Acton, MA (11 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Acton, MA (11 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 21 days ago

Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements. Experience supporting audits and inspections (OSHA, MADEP, EPA, FDA, ISO)....

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Environmental Health And Safety Specialist

  • Charm Sciences Inc
  • Andover, MA (6 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Andover, MA (6 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 26 days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Overview The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is an overtime eligible, mid-level position that reports to the Document Control Manager....

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Safety Officer - Pathology

  • Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
  • Boston, MA (23 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Boston, MA (23 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 28 days ago

Provides for all commonly encountered industrial hygiene needs, including exposure monitoring to chemicals and other environmental exposure concerns....

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Demographic Data for Lowell, MA

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Salary for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Jobs in Lowell, MA

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Lowell, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
50.9%
Master's Degree
27.4%
Associate's Degree
6.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.4%
High School or GED
5.4%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Environmental Health and Safety Specialists in Lowell, MA
1-2 years
23.8%
2-4 years
19.0%
4-6 years
19.0%
Less than 1 year
19.0%
None
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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