We are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for the Environmental Health & Safety group at the Mattawan, MI site.

An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for: managing EHS programs in adherence to local, state and federal regulations. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to lead teams of people in projects and implementation of sustainable processes that will improve the health and safety of our employees. The individual in this role is a generalist and may be responsible for programs across the EHS discipline and may be responsible for supervising staff.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline, with 5 or more years related experience in EHS, preferably in a laboratory or scientific organization.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as satisfactory substitute for specific education and experience listed above.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret/apply required federal or state regulations and manage multiple/changing priorities with many interruptions.
• Excellent commutation skills both verbal and written, project management skills, and strong time management and organizational skills are required.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice.

Ability to work under specific time constraints.

Full-range of benefits

Charles River Laboratories is a visionary leader in the development and delivery of advanced drug therapies. We provide essential products and services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe, to help accelerate their research and drug development efforts. At Charles River, we view every day as an opportunity to improve global health and people's lives. Our dedicated employees are focused on providing clients with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery, early-stage development and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients who need them.